HR 4602
117th Congress
House
Commerce
Administrative law and regulatory procedures
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WIPPES Act
Introduced: July 21, 2021
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Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
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
Plain-English summary
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
Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
Committees of jurisdiction
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