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WIPPES Act

USA117th CongressS-3956| Senate 
| Updated: 3/30/2022
Jeff Merkley

Jeff Merkley

Democratic Senator

Oregon

Cosponsors (7)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Alex Padilla (Democratic)Angus S. King (Independent)Benjamin L. Cardin (Democratic)Susan M. Collins (Republican)Ron Wyden (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation 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. Additionally, the Environmental Protection Agency must award competitive grants to states, local or tribal governments, nonprofit organizations, or public-private partnerships to increase community outreach about such labels.
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Timeline
Jul 22, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-4602
Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
Mar 30, 2022
Introduced in Senate
Mar 30, 2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  • July 22, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-4602
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.


  • March 30, 2022
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 30, 2022
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Commerce

Related Bills

  • HR 117-4602: WIPPES Act
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresCivil actions and liabilityConsumer affairsCosmetics and personal careEnvironmental educationEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA)Environmental regulatory proceduresFederal preemptionFederal Trade Commission (FTC)Government information and archivesHazardous wastes and toxic substancesManufacturingMarketing and advertisingPest managementPublic-private cooperationRetail and wholesale tradesSolid waste and recyclingState and local government operationsWater quality

WIPPES Act

USA117th CongressS-3956| Senate 
| Updated: 3/30/2022
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. Additionally, the Environmental Protection Agency must award competitive grants to states, local or tribal governments, nonprofit organizations, or public-private partnerships to increase community outreach about such labels.
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Timeline
Jul 22, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-4602
Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
Mar 30, 2022
Introduced in Senate
Mar 30, 2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  • July 22, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-4602
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.


  • March 30, 2022
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 30, 2022
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Jeff Merkley

Jeff Merkley

Democratic Senator

Oregon

Cosponsors (7)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Alex Padilla (Democratic)Angus S. King (Independent)Benjamin L. Cardin (Democratic)Susan M. Collins (Republican)Ron Wyden (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Commerce

Related Bills

  • HR 117-4602: 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 preemptionFederal Trade Commission (FTC)Government information and archivesHazardous wastes and toxic substancesManufacturingMarketing and advertisingPest managementPublic-private cooperationRetail and wholesale tradesSolid waste and recyclingState and local government operationsWater quality