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WIPPES Act

USA117th CongressHR-4602| House 
| Updated: 7/22/2021
Alan S. Lowenthal

Alan S. Lowenthal

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (11)
Jared Huffman (Democratic)Raul Ruiz (Democratic)Andy Levin (Democratic)Eric Swalwell (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Lisa C. McClain (Republican)Julia Brownley (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)Katie Porter (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.
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Timeline
Jul 21, 2021
Introduced in House
Jul 21, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jul 22, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
Mar 30, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-3956
Introduced in Senate
  • July 21, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • July 21, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • July 22, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.


  • March 30, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-3956
    Introduced in Senate

Commerce

Related Bills

  • S 117-3956: WIPPES Act
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresCivil actions and liabilityConsumer affairsCosmetics and personal careEnvironmental educationEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA)Environmental regulatory proceduresFederal Trade Commission (FTC)Government information and archivesHazardous wastes and toxic substancesManufacturingMarketing and advertisingPest managementRetail and wholesale tradesSolid waste and recyclingWater quality

WIPPES Act

USA117th CongressHR-4602| House 
| Updated: 7/22/2021
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.
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Timeline
Jul 21, 2021
Introduced in House
Jul 21, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jul 22, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
Mar 30, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-3956
Introduced in Senate
  • July 21, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • July 21, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • July 22, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.


  • March 30, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-3956
    Introduced in Senate
Alan S. Lowenthal

Alan S. Lowenthal

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (11)
Jared Huffman (Democratic)Raul Ruiz (Democratic)Andy Levin (Democratic)Eric Swalwell (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Lisa C. McClain (Republican)Julia Brownley (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)Katie Porter (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Commerce

Related Bills

  • S 117-3956: WIPPES Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresCivil actions and liabilityConsumer affairsCosmetics and personal careEnvironmental educationEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA)Environmental regulatory proceduresFederal Trade Commission (FTC)Government information and archivesHazardous wastes and toxic substancesManufacturingMarketing and advertisingPest managementRetail and wholesale tradesSolid waste and recyclingWater quality