WIPPES Act

United States118th CongressHR-2964House of Representatives
Updated: Jun 12, 2024

Summary

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 is authorized to issue related regulations and enforce this requirement.

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S-1350: WIPPES Act

Introduced in Senate

  1. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 351 - 56 (Roll no. 249). (text: CR H3707-3708)

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  2. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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  3. The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

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  4. Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

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