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WIPPES Act

Introduced: March 30, 2022 Introduced by: Merkley, Jeff Democratic · Oregon See on congress.gov

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Mar 30, 2022

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Mar 30, 2022

Introduced in Senate

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.

Additionally, the Environmental Protection Agency must award competitive grants to states, local or tribal governments, nonprofit organizations, or public-private partnerships to increase community outreach about such labels.

What's happening now March 30, 2022

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

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