S. 1350 118th Congress Senate

WIPPES Act

Official title: A bill to require the Federal Trade Commission to issue regulations requiring certain products to have "Do Not Flush" labeling, and for other purposes.

Introduced: April 27, 2023 Introduced by: Jeff Merkley Democratic · Oregon See on congress.gov

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Apr 27, 2023

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

Apr 27, 2023

Introduced in Senate

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Latest action April 27, 2023

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

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.

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Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
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