S. 1092

119th Congress

Introduced

WIPPES Act

Sponsored byDemocrat:Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]OR· Introduced 24 March 2025
Open on Congress.gov

9

Cosponsors

11

Actions

0

Amendments

1

Committees

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Since introduced

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Latest action

Held at the desk.

24 March 2026·4 months ago

Summary

Introduced in Senate · Updated 18 June 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. 

Timeline

11 actions

  1. Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    24 March 2026 · Floor

  2. Received in the House.

    24 March 2026 · Floor

  3. Held at the desk.

    24 March 2026 · Floor

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

    22 March 2026 · Floor

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

    22 March 2026 · Floor

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

    19 September 2025 · Calendars

  7. 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.

    19 September 2025 · Committee

  8. 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.

    19 September 2025 · Committee

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

    21 May 2025 · Committee

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

    24 March 2025 · IntroReferral

  11. Introduced in Senate

    24 March 2025 · IntroReferral

Sponsorship

9 cosponsors

Sponsor

Democrat:Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]OR

Cosponsors

  • Democrat778%
  • Republican111%
  • Independent111%

Classification

Policy area

Commerce

Legislative subjects

Administrative law and regulatory proceduresCivil actions and liabilityConsumer affairsCosmetics and personal careEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA)Environmental educationEnvironmental regulatory proceduresFederal Trade Commission (FTC)Government information and archivesHazardous wastes and toxic substancesManufacturingMarketing and advertising

Committees

1

  • Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

    Senate · Standing

    • Referred To24 Mar 2025
    • Markup By21 May 2025
    • Reported By19 Sept 2025

Reports

Cosponsor momentum

Cumulative over time

Cosponsors grew from 8 on 24 March 2025 to 9 on 27 March 2025.

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