The record

LegislationLegislation· Jun 2024
HR 2964

Sponsored by Lisa C. McClain (R)

WIPPES Act

Would have required 'Do Not Flush' labels on many wipes sold in the US, starting one year after enactment.

Tradeoff

Would have required labels on baby, cleaning, and personal care wipes that can be flushed. Would have barred makers from claiming any covered wipe can or should be flushed.

What's in it

See official bill text
H.R. 2964, WIPPES Actwww.cbo.gov/publication/60045 · Mar 2024

The House passed this bill 351-56 on June 11, 2024. The Senate never voted on it before the Congress ended.

  1. House

    Introduced

    (Apr 27, 2023)

  2. House

    Committee on Energy and Commerce(Apr 27, 2023)

  3. House

    The Committee on Energy and Commerce voted to send it to the floor

    Reported 42 - 0(Dec 6, 2023)

    Committee report H. Rept. 118-447.

  4. House

    On Motion to and Pass, as Amended

    Passed(Roll #249 · Jun 11, 2024)

    351 yeanay 56

  5. Senate

    Received from the House

    on Commerce, Science, and Transportation(Jun 12, 2024)

Passage votes· Jun 11, 2024· 118th Congress · 2023–2025