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WIPPES Act

Introduced: March 24, 2025 Introduced by: Merkley, Jeff Democratic · Oregon See on congress.gov
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In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Mar 24, 2026
Held at the desk.
Mar 24, 2026
Received in the House.
Mar 24, 2026
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Mar 22, 2026
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1521-1522; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S1521-1522)
Mar 22, 2026
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Sep 19, 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 166.
Sep 19, 2025
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 119-63.
May 21, 2025
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Mar 24, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Mar 24, 2025
Introduced in Senate
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Wastewater Infrastructure Pollution Prevention and Environmental Safety Act or the WIPPES Act

This bill requires 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 Federal Trade Commission must enforce these requirements and may issue regulations to implement the bill. 

What's happening now March 24, 2026

Held at the desk.

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