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WIPPES Act

S. 1350 Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-OR) In committee
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  1. Introduced Apr 27
  2. Committee Apr 27
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  4. Passed House Not yet
  5. To President Not yet
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In committee, Apr 27, 2023Next: Senate vote
1280d ago Apr 27, 2023: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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Summary

Wastewater Infrastructure Pollution Prevention and Environmental Safety Act or the WIPPES Act

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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.

Library of Congress summary, Apr 27, 2023

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  • Introduced in SenateApr 27, 2023

Official record from Congress.gov, the House Clerk and the Senate; lobbying from Lobbying Disclosure Act filings. Updated Oct 27, 2026.