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WIPPES Act

USA118th CongressS-1350| Senate 
| Updated: 4/27/2023
Jeff Merkley

Jeff Merkley

Democratic Senator

Oregon

Cosponsors (10)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Dianne Feinstein (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Alex Padilla (Democratic)Angus S. King (Independent)Patty Murray (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.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-3956
WIPPES Act
Apr 27, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Apr 27, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Jun 12, 2024

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 118-2964
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-3956
    WIPPES Act


  • April 27, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 27, 2023
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • June 12, 2024

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 118-2964
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Commerce

Related Bills

  • HR 118-2964: 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

USA118th CongressS-1350| Senate 
| Updated: 4/27/2023
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

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-3956
WIPPES Act
Apr 27, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Apr 27, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Jun 12, 2024

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 118-2964
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-3956
    WIPPES Act


  • April 27, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 27, 2023
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • June 12, 2024

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 118-2964
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Jeff Merkley

Jeff Merkley

Democratic Senator

Oregon

Cosponsors (10)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Dianne Feinstein (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Alex Padilla (Democratic)Angus S. King (Independent)Patty Murray (Democratic)Susan M. Collins (Republican)Ron Wyden (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Commerce

Related Bills

  • HR 118-2964: 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