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WIPPES Act

Introduced: April 27, 2023 Introduced by: Merkley, Jeff Democratic · Oregon See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 118th Congress (2023–2024) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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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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 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 April 27, 2023

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

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 2964 Identical bill WIPPES Act
 Bill text 1 version

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 Lobbying activity 3

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 Cosponsors 9
All 9 Democratic 7 Republican 1 Independent 1
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Murray, Patty
Washington · Sep 18, 2024
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Padilla, Alex
California · May 2, 2023
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Blumenthal, Richard
Connecticut · Apr 27, 2023
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Collins, Susan M.
Maine · Apr 27, 2023
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King, Angus S., Jr.
Maine · Apr 27, 2023
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Markey, Edward J.
Massachusetts · Apr 27, 2023
 D
Shaheen, Jeanne
New Hampshire · Apr 27, 2023
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Warren, Elizabeth
Massachusetts · Apr 27, 2023
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Wyden, Ron
Oregon · Apr 27, 2023
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 1350: WIPPES Act. 118th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/118-S-1350/
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"S. 1350: WIPPES Act." 118th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/118-S-1350/.
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S. 1350, 118th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/118-S-1350/.
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