WIPPES Act
- Last Action
- 3/24/2026
Actions
- 2026-03-24Held at the desk.
- 2026-03-24Received in the House.
- 2026-03-24Message on Senate action sent to the House.
- 2026-03-22Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1521-1522; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S1521-1522)
- 2026-03-22Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
- 2025-09-19Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 166.
- 2025-09-19Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 119-63.
- 2025-09-19Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 119-63.
- 2025-05-21Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
- 2025-03-24Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- 2025-03-24Introduced in Senate
CRS Summary
As of 2025-03-24 (00)
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 must enforce these requirements and may issue regulations to implement the bill.
Cosponsors (9)
- Susan Collins (R-ME)
- Richard Blumenthal (D-CT)
- Angus King (I-ME)
- Edward Markey (D-MA)
- Patty Murray (D-WA)
- Alex Padilla (D-CA)
- Ron Wyden (D-OR)
- Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH)
- Elizabeth Warren (D-MA)
Subjects
- Administrative law and regulatory procedures
- Civil actions and liability
- Consumer affairs
- Cosmetics and personal care
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
- Environmental education
- Environmental regulatory procedures
- Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
- Government information and archives
- Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
- Manufacturing
- Marketing and advertising
- Pest management
- Retail and wholesale trades
- Solid waste and recycling
- Water quality
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