119th Congress · introduced in the Senate · Mar 24, 2025
WIPPES Act
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Latest action (Mar 24, 2026): Held at the desk.
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Congressional Research Service summary, version: Introduced in Senate (Mar 24, 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.
Includes amendment, cloture, and procedural votes. Each is labeled with its exact question; only a passage question is a vote to pass the bill.
No recorded roll calls on this bill in coverage.
Held at the desk.
Received in the House.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1521-1522; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S1521-1522)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 166.
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 119-63.
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 119-63.
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Introduced in Senate
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THE PROCTER AND GAMBLE COMPANY · lobbying firm or registrant: THE PROCTER AND GAMBLE COMPANY
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 22, 2026 · issue area: Environment/Superfund
$350,000
Spent on own lobbying
…CK Act (Packaging and Claims Knowledge Act) -HR 7502 RMAA (Recycled Materials Attribution Act) -Issues related to sustainability/recycling (no bill) -H.R. 2269/S. 1092 - Wastewater Infrastructure Pollution Prevention and Environmental Safety (WIPPES) Act
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
PROCTER & GAMBLE · lobbying firm or registrant: HARBINGER STRATEGIES, LLC
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 21, 2026 · issue area: Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
$50,000
Paid to lobbying firm
Issues related to tax policy, trade, and consumer goods. Support for S.1092/H.R.2269, WIPPES Act.
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
KIMBERLY-CLARK CORPORATION · lobbying firm or registrant: PRIME POLICY GROUP
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 21, 2026 · issue area: Manufacturing
$80,000
Paid to lobbying firm
General manufacturing issues; Operations overview and update; H.R.2269/S.1092 - WIPPES Act
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AMERICAN CLEANING INSTITUTE (FORMERLY KNOWN AS THE SOAP & DETERGENT ASSOCIATION) · lobbying firm or registrant: AMERICAN CLEANING INSTITUTE
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
$90,000
Spent on own lobbying
…ed Materials Attribution Act (H.R. 7502) Environment Protection Agency's Safer Choice program Product labeling legislation, including the WIPPES Act (H.R. 2269/S. 1092) and the Packaging Claims and Knowledge Act (H.R. 6832) Food and Drug Administration Over-the-Counter Monograph Drug User Fee Program
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
EASTERN MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT · lobbying firm or registrant: VAN SCOYOC ASSOCIATES
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 19, 2026 · issue area: Clean Air and Water (quality)
$40,000
Paid to lobbying firm
…s Monitor the following: H.R.2093, To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act with respect to permitting terms, and for other purposes, Entirety H.R.2269/S.1092, Wastewater Infrastructure Pollution Prevention and Environmental Safety (WIPPES) Act, Entirety H.R.1871/S.857, Water Conservation Rebate Tax Parity Act, Entir…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CLEAN WATER AGENCIES · lobbying firm or registrant: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CLEAN WATER AGENCIES
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 19, 2026 · issue area: Clean Air and Water (quality)
$130,000
Spent on own lobbying
…7-169) Implementation of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 (Public Law 117-328) Water Infrastructure Pollution Prevention and Environmental Safety Act (S. 1092/H.R. 2269) Water Intelligence, Security, and Cyber Threat Protection (S. 1118/H.R. 2344) Water Systems PFAS Liability Protection Act (H.R. 1267) Water Quality…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
LAS VIRGENES-TRIUNFO JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY · lobbying firm or registrant: BEST BEST & KRIEGER LLP
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 17, 2026 · issue area: Clean Air and Water (quality)
$30,000
Paid to lobbying firm
…s PFAS Liability Protection Act; all provisions H.R. 2269: Wastewater Infrastructure Pollution Prevention and Environmental Safety (WIPPES) Act; all provisions S. 1092: Wastewater Infrastructure Pollution Prevention and Environmental Safety (WIPPES) Act; all provisions S. 5352: Desalination Reauthorization Act; all provisions…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
COACHELLA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT · lobbying firm or registrant: BEST BEST & KRIEGER LLP
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 17, 2026 · issue area: Clean Air and Water (quality)
$40,000
Paid to lobbying firm
…structure Resilience and Sustainability Act of 2026; all provisions S. 4368: Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians Water Rights Settlement Act; all provisions S. 1092: Wastewater Infrastructure Pollution Prevention and Environmental Safety (WIPPES) Act; all provisions Discussions related to water and wastewater infrastructur…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
NATIONAL RURAL WATER ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: NATIONAL RURAL WATER ASSOCIATION
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 15, 2026 · issue area: Clean Air and Water (quality)
$460,000
Spent on own lobbying
…H.R. 926 - Department of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027 (registered apprenticeships) H.R. 2269/S.1092- WIPPES Act (wastewater) H.R. 3427- The Water Resources Technical Assistance Review Act (clean water technical assistance) H.R. 2344/S. 1118- Water Intelligenc…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
SANTA MARGARITA WATER DISTRICT · lobbying firm or registrant: ENS RESOURCES, INC.
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 13, 2026 · issue area: Clean Air and Water (quality)
$20,000
Paid to lobbying firm
Support of flushable wipes labeling legislation, H.R. 2269, S. 1092 WIPPES Act Support of funding for water supply reliability and CVP operations. Support for review of EV mandates under Clean Air Act related to EPA reversal of…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
CITY OF SACRAMENTO · lobbying firm or registrant: ENS RESOURCES, INC.
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 11, 2026 · issue area: Clean Air and Water (quality)
$20,000
Paid to lobbying firm
Monitor development of legislation related flushable wipes labeling, H.R. 2269/S. 1092. Monitor USEPA rescission of PFAS drinking water standards rule. Monitor status of draft guidance on PFAS biosolids land application management.
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF SANITATION AGENCIES · lobbying firm or registrant: ENS RESOURCES, INC.
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 10, 2026 · issue area: Clean Air and Water (quality)
$30,000
Paid to lobbying firm
Support of H.R. 2269/S. 1092, WIPPES Act to label flushable wipes. Support of H.R. 3898, PERMIT Act to provide for ten year permit terms. Support of permitting reform legislation
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
GULF COAST AUTHORITY · lobbying firm or registrant: PROVENTURE CONSULTANTS LLC
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Aug 7, 2026 · issue area: Clean Air and Water (quality)
$30,000
Paid to lobbying firm
CERCLA liability for publicly owned treatment works related to PFAS Labeling requirements for disposal of premoistened, non-woven wipes in H.R.2269/S.1092
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AMERICAN RIVERS ACTION FUND · lobbying firm or registrant: AMERICAN RIVERS ACTION FUND
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Aug 5, 2026 · issue area: Clean Air and Water (quality)
$56,700
Spent on own lobbying
Clean Water Act Waters of the United States H.R. 2269 / S. 1092 Wastewater Infrastructure Pollution Prevention and Environmental Safety (WIPPES) Act
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
THE PROCTER AND GAMBLE COMPANY · lobbying firm or registrant: THE PROCTER AND GAMBLE COMPANY
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 22, 2026 · issue area: Environment/Superfund
$661,000
Spent on own lobbying
-H.R. 2269/S. 1092 - Wastewater Infrastructure Pollution Prevention and Environmental Safety (WIPPES) Act -Recycled Materials Attribution Act (RMAA) HR 7502 -Issues related to su…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
PROCTER & GAMBLE · lobbying firm or registrant: HARBINGER STRATEGIES, LLC
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 21, 2026 · issue area: Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
$50,000
Paid to lobbying firm
Issues related to tax policy, trade, and consumer goods. Support for S.1092/H.R.2269, WIPPES Act.
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
KIMBERLY-CLARK CORPORATION · lobbying firm or registrant: KIMBERLY-CLARK CORPORATION
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 20, 2026 · issue area: Environment/Superfund
$730,000
Spent on own lobbying
H.R. 2269/S. 1092, Wastewater Infrastructure Pollution Prevention and Environmental Safety (WIPPES) Act (generally, no specific provisions)
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CLEAN WATER AGENCIES · lobbying firm or registrant: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CLEAN WATER AGENCIES
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 20, 2026 · issue area: Clean Air and Water (quality)
$140,000
Spent on own lobbying
…7-169) Implementation of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 (Public Law 117-328) Water Infrastructure Pollution Prevention and Environmental Safety Act (S. 1092/H.R. 2269) Water Intelligence, Security, and Cyber Threat Preparedness Act (S. 1118/H.R. 2344) Water Systems PFAS Liability Protection Act (H.R. 1267) Water Qu…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
KIMBERLY-CLARK CORPORATION · lobbying firm or registrant: PRIME POLICY GROUP
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 20, 2026 · issue area: Manufacturing
$80,000
Paid to lobbying firm
General manufacturing issues; Operations overview and update; H.R.2269/S.1092 - WIPPES Act
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
NATIONAL RURAL WATER ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: NATIONAL RURAL WATER ASSOCIATION
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 20, 2026 · issue area: Clean Air and Water (quality)
$420,000
Spent on own lobbying
…H.R. 926 - Department of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027 (registered apprenticeships) H.R. 2269/S.1092- WIPPES Act (wastewater) H.R. 3427- The Water Resources Technical Assistance Review Act (clean water technical assistance) H.R. 2344/S. 1118- Water Intelligenc…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AMERICAN CLEANING INSTITUTE (FORMERLY KNOWN AS THE SOAP & DETERGENT ASSOCIATION) · lobbying firm or registrant: AMERICAN CLEANING INSTITUTE
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 19, 2026 · issue area: Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
$80,000
Spent on own lobbying
…ed Materials Attribution Act (H.R. 7502) Environment Protection Agency's Safer Choice program Product labeling legislation, including the WIPPES Act (H.R. 2269/S. 1092) and the Packaging Claims and Knowledge Act (H.R. 6832) Food and Drug Administration Over-the-Counter Monograph Drug User Fee Program
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
SANTA MARGARITA WATER DISTRICT · lobbying firm or registrant: ENS RESOURCES, INC.
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 18, 2026 · issue area: Clean Air and Water (quality)
$20,000
Paid to lobbying firm
Support of flushable wipes labeling legislation, H.R. 2269, S. 1092 WIPPES Act Support of funding for water supply reliability and CVP operations. Support for review of EV mandates under Clean Air Act related to EPA reversal of…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
CITY OF SACRAMENTO · lobbying firm or registrant: ENS RESOURCES, INC.
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 18, 2026 · issue area: Clean Air and Water (quality)
$20,000
Paid to lobbying firm
Monitor development of legislation related flushable wipes labeling, H.R. 2269/S. 1092. Monitor USEPA rescission of PFAS drinking water standards rule.
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF SANITATION AGENCIES · lobbying firm or registrant: ENS RESOURCES, INC.
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 18, 2026 · issue area: Clean Air and Water (quality)
$30,000
Paid to lobbying firm
Support of H.R. 2269/S. 1092, WIPPES Act to label flushable wipes. Support of H.R. 3898, PERMIT Act to provide for ten year permit terms.
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
EASTERN MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT · lobbying firm or registrant: VAN SCOYOC ASSOCIATES
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 17, 2026 · issue area: Clean Air and Water (quality)
$50,000
Paid to lobbying firm
Monitor the following: H.R.2093, To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act with respect to permitting terms, and for other purposes, Entirety H.R.2269/S.1092, Wastewater Infrastructure Pollution Prevention and Environmental Safety (WIPPES) Act, Entirety H.R.1871/S.857, Water Conservation Rebate Tax Parity Act, Entir…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing