HR 6591 · 117th Congress · Environmental Protection

PIPES Act

Introduced 2022-02-03· Sponsored by Rep. McClain, Lisa C. [R-MI-10]· House

Bill Progress

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Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.(2022-02-04)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Protecting Infrastructure and Promoting Environmental Stewardship Act or the PIPES Act This bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency to establish standards for flushable wipes and require wipes that are marketed as being flushable to comply with those standards. The bill provides for civil penalties for noncompliance.…

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Cosponsors (5)

5 Democrats
Rep. Lowenthal, Alan S. [D-CA-47]CA
Rep. Porter, Katie [D-CA-45]CA
Rep. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA-28]CA
Rep. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-33]CA
Rep. Chu, Judy [D-CA-27]CA