H.R. 6591 · 117th Congress
PIPES Act
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Lisa McClain
- Introduced
- 2022-02-03
- Latest action
- 2022-02-04 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.
Summary
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.