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2025-12-05T08:15:50Z
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HR
2023-04-27
118
https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/2964
[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 71 (Thursday, April 27, 2023)][House]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Mrs. McCLAIN:H.R. 2964.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:Article I, Section 8The single subject of this legislation is:To require the Federal Trade Commission to issueregulations requiring certain products to have ``Do NotFlush'' labeling, and for other purposes.[Page H2087]
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Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
Senate
Standing
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2024-06-12T16:58:11Z
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Energy and Commerce Committee
House
Standing
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Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade Subcommittee
    - Reported by
2023-11-02T20:40:17Z
    - Markup by
2023-11-02T20:39:35Z
    - Referred to
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  - Reported By
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  - Markup By
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  - Markup By
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  - Referred To
2023-04-27T13:04:00Z
H. Rept. 118-447

- WIPPES Act
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2023-04-27
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  - Identical bill
CRS
- 2024-06-12
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Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
Senate
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
IntroReferral
- 2024-06-11
19:10:16
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Floor
H38800
2
House floor actions
- 2024-06-11
19:10:14
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Floor
H38310
2
House floor actions
- 2024-06-11
19:10:13
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 351 - 56 (Roll no. 249). (text: CR H3707-3708)
Floor
H37300
2
House floor actions
249
https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2024/roll249.xml
House
118
2024-06-11T23:10:13Z
2
- 2024-06-11
19:10:13
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 351 - 56 (Roll no. 249). (text: CR H3707-3708)
Floor
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https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2024/roll249.xml
House
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2024-06-11T23:10:13Z
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- 2024-06-11
19:02:42
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3709-3710)
Floor
H30000
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House floor actions
- 2024-06-11
17:36:45
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Floor
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House floor actions
- 2024-06-11
17:30:04
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2964.
Floor
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- 2024-06-11
17:30:03
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3707-3709)
Floor
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House floor actions
- 2024-06-11
17:30:01
Mr. Bilirakis moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Floor
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House floor actions
- 2024-04-05
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 371.
Calendars
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- 2024-04-05
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-447.
Committee
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Energy and Commerce Committee
- 2024-04-05
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-447.
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Library of Congress
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Energy and Commerce Committee
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Energy and Commerce Committee
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Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 42 - 0.
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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Committee
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Energy and Commerce Committee
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Committee
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Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade Subcommittee
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Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
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Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade Subcommittee
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House committee actions
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
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- 2023-04-28
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Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade Subcommittee
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House committee actions
Referred to the Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce.
Committee
- 2023-04-27
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
IntroReferral
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House floor actions
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Energy and Commerce Committee
- 2023-04-27
Introduced in House
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- 2024-03-01T18:02:00Z

H.R. 2964, WIPPES Act
https://www.cbo.gov/publication/60045
As ordered reported by the House Committee on Energy and Commerce on December 6, 2023
Commerce
- Administrative law and regulatory procedures
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- Civil actions and liability
2023-11-17T19:15:37Z
- Consumer affairs
2023-11-17T19:15:37Z
- Cosmetics and personal care
2023-11-17T19:15:37Z
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
2023-11-17T19:15:37Z
- Environmental education
2023-11-17T19:15:37Z
- Environmental regulatory procedures
2023-11-17T19:15:37Z
- Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
2023-11-17T19:15:37Z
- Government information and archives
2023-11-17T19:15:37Z
- Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
2023-11-17T19:15:37Z
- Manufacturing
2023-11-17T19:15:37Z
- Marketing and advertising
2023-11-17T19:15:37Z
- Pest management
2023-11-17T19:15:37Z
- Retail and wholesale trades
2023-11-17T19:15:37Z
- Solid waste and recycling
2023-11-17T19:15:36Z
- Water quality
2023-11-17T19:15:37Z
Commerce
2023-05-08T14:45:16Z
00
2023-04-27
Introduced in House
2024-06-06T16:13:46Z
Wastewater Infrastructure Pollution Prevention and Environmental Safety Act or the WIPPES Act
This bill requires the Federal Trade Commission to issue regulations requiring entities responsible for the labeling or retail packaging of certain premoistened, nonwoven wipes (e.g., baby wipes, cleaning wipes, or personal care wipes) to label such products clearly and conspicuously with the phrase Do Not Flush and accompanying symbol as depicted under specified industry guidelines.
The commission is authorized to enforce this requirement.
07
2024-04-05
Reported to House
2024-10-18T13:07:44Z
Wastewater Infrastructure Pollution Prevention and Environmental Safety Act or the WIPPES Act
This bill requires entities responsible for the labeling or retail packaging of certain premoistened, nonwoven wipes (e.g., baby wipes, cleaning wipes, or personal care wipes) to label such products clearly and conspicuously with the phrase Do Not Flush and accompanying symbol as depicted under specified industry guidelines.
The Federal Trade Commission is authorized to issue related regulations and enforce this requirement.

WIPPES Act
- Display Title
45

WIPPES Act
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- Short Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text
255

Wastewater Infrastructure Pollution Prevention and Environmental Safety Act
2024-06-18T04:08:11Z
S
Senate
Referred in Senate
RFS
- Short Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text
255

WIPPES Act
2024-06-18T04:08:11Z
S
Senate
Referred in Senate
RFS
- Short Title(s) as Passed House
104

Wastewater Infrastructure Pollution Prevention and Environmental Safety Act
2024-06-13T00:23:13Z
H
House
Engrossed in House
EH
- Short Title(s) as Passed House
104

WIPPES Act
2024-06-13T00:23:13Z
H
House
Engrossed in House
EH
- Official Titles as Amended by House
7

To require certain products to be labeled with ‘Do Not Flush’ labeling, and for other purposes
2024-06-12T11:14:54Z
H
House
- Short Title(s) as Introduced
101

Wastewater Infrastructure Pollution Prevention and Environmental Safety Act
2024-05-24T13:40:31Z
Introduced in House
IH
- Short Title(s) as Introduced
101

WIPPES Act
2024-05-24T13:40:31Z
Introduced in House
IH
- Short Title(s) as Reported to House
102

Wastewater Infrastructure Pollution Prevention and Environmental Safety Act
2024-05-24T13:33:30Z
H
House
Reported in House
RH
- Short Title(s) as Reported to House
102

WIPPES Act
2024-05-24T13:33:30Z
H
House
Reported in House
RH
- Official Title as Introduced
6

To require the Federal Trade Commission to issue regulations requiring certain products to have "Do Not Flush" labeling, and for other purposes.
2024-03-18T20:42:11Z
Introduced in House
IH
- Referred in Senate
2024-06-12T04:00:00Z
  - https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-118hr2964rfs/xml/BILLS-118hr2964rfs.xml
- Engrossed in House
2024-06-11T04:00:00Z
  - https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-118hr2964eh/xml/BILLS-118hr2964eh.xml
- Reported in House
2024-04-05T04:00:00Z
  - https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-118hr2964rh/xml/BILLS-118hr2964rh.xml
- Introduced in House
2023-04-27T04:00:00Z
  - https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-118hr2964ih/xml/BILLS-118hr2964ih.xml
2024-06-12
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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