WIPPES Act
- Introduced Mar 24
- Committee Mar 24
- Passed Senate Mar 22
- Passed House Next
- To President Not yet
- Law Not yet
Where it stands
Passed Senate, Mar 22, 2026Next: House vote
218d ago Mar 24, 2026: Held at the desk.
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Summary
Wastewater Infrastructure Pollution Prevention and Environmental Safety Act or the WIPPES Act
Full summary2 paragraphs
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.
Library of Congress summary, Mar 24, 2025
Summary versions
- Introduced in SenateMar 24, 2025
Actions
- HouseHeld at the desk.Mar 24, 2026
- HouseReceived in the House.Mar 24, 2026
- SenateMessage on Senate action sent to the House.Mar 24, 2026
- SenatePassed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1521-1522; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S1521-1522)Mar 22, 2026
- SenateCommittee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 119-63.Sep 19, 2025
- SenatePlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 166.Sep 19, 2025
- SenateCommittee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.May 21, 2025
- SenateIntroduced in SenateMar 24, 2025
- SenateRead twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.Mar 24, 2025
Bill record
Text versions3
- Engrossed in SenateMar 22, 2026PDF: Engrossed in Senate
- Reported to SenateSep 19, 2025PDF: Reported to Senate
- Introduced in SenateMar 24, 2025PDF: Introduced in Senate
Committees1
- Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation CommitteeReported By Sep 19, 2025Markup By, May 21, 2025Referred To, Mar 24, 2025
Sponsor and cosponsors9 cosponsors
- Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-OR)Sponsor, Mar 24, 2025
- Alex Padilla (D-CA)OriginalJoined Mar 24, 2025
- Angus King (I-ME)OriginalJoined Mar 24, 2025
- Edward Markey (D-MA)OriginalJoined Mar 24, 2025
- Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH)OriginalJoined Mar 24, 2025
- Patty Murray (D-WA)OriginalJoined Mar 24, 2025
- Richard Blumenthal (D-CT)OriginalJoined Mar 24, 2025
- Ron Wyden (D-OR)OriginalJoined Mar 24, 2025
- Susan Collins (R-ME)OriginalJoined Mar 24, 2025
- Elizabeth Warren (D-MA)Joined Mar 27, 2025
Amendments0
No amendments offered
Cost estimates and reports2
- CBO: S. 1092, WIPPES ActAug 1, 2025As ordered reported by the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation on May 21, 2025
- S. Rept. 119-63Committee report
Titles3
Short titles
- WIPPES ActShort Title(s) as Passed Senate
- Wastewater Infrastructure Pollution Prevention and Environmental Safety ActShort Title(s) as Passed Senate
Official titles
- A bill to require certain products to be labeled with 'Do Not Flush' labeling, and for other purposes.Official Title as Introduced
Subjects17
Policy area
Legislative subjects
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresCivil actions and liabilityConsumer affairsCosmetics and personal careEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA)Environmental educationEnvironmental regulatory proceduresFederal Trade Commission (FTC)Government information and archivesHazardous wastes and toxic substancesManufacturingMarketing and advertisingPest managementRetail and wholesale tradesSolid waste and recyclingWater quality
Related bills1
- H.R. 2269 119th, Identical bill WIPPES Act
Official record from Congress.gov, the House Clerk and the Senate; lobbying from Lobbying Disclosure Act filings. Updated Oct 27, 2026.