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Bill119th CongressFiled Mar 24, 2025Commerce
S. 1092

WIPPES Act

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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Mar 24, 2025)

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 just happenedMar 24, 2026

Held at the desk.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR](D-OR)Sponsor
9 cosponsors7 D1 R1 I
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  1. Mar 24, 2026FloorH15000

    Held at the desk.

  2. Mar 24, 2026FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  3. Mar 24, 2026Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  4. Mar 22, 2026Floor

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1521-1522; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S1521-1522)

  5. Mar 22, 2026Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  6. Sep 19, 2025Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 166.

  7. Sep 19, 2025Committee

    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.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  8. Sep 19, 2025Committee14000

    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.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  9. May 21, 2025Committee

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  10. Mar 24, 2025IntroReferral

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

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  11. Mar 24, 2025IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

WIPPES Act — Informed