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WIPPES Act

Introduced: July 21, 2021 See on congress.gov

Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps

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Jul 22, 2021

Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.

Jul 21, 2021

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Jul 21, 2021

Introduced in House

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Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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.

What's happening now July 22, 2021

Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.

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