H.R. 2269 · Where this bill is now
In the Senate
Passed the House Jun 23, 2025. Received Jun 24, 2025; no Senate vote yet
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryRequires 'Do Not Flush' labels on wipes products
This bill would require companies that make or package premoistened wipes—like baby wipes, cleaning wipes, and personal care wipes—to put a clear "Do Not Flush" label and symbol on their packages. The Federal Trade Commission would enforce the requirement and could write rules about how to do it.
How it affects you
If you buy wipes, you'll see a clearer warning that they shouldn't go down the toilet. This matters because wipes flushed down pipes can clog sewers and water treatment systems, affecting everyone whose wastewater flows through those systems.
Read the official summary (Introduced in House, Mar 21, 2025)
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 must enforce these requirements and may issue regulations to implement the bill.
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
1st SessionH. R. 2269
AN ACT
Wastewater Infrastructure Pollution Prevention and Environmental Safety Act
WIPPES Act
Sponsor: Rep. Lisa C. McClain (R-MI-9) · Introduced Mar 21, 2025 · Commerce · 3 versions of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Jun 24, 2025: “Received in the Senate.”
Sections
The wording of this bill hasn’t changed across its 3 official versions.