WIPPES Act

Sponsored bySen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]OR· Introduced 24 mars 2025

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Held at the desk.

24 mars 2026·4 months ago

Summary

Introduced in Senate · Updated 18 juin 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

Message on Senate action sent to the House.
24 mars 2026 · Floor
Received in the House.
24 mars 2026 · Floor
Held at the desk.
24 mars 2026 · Floor
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
22 mars 2026 · Floor
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 mars 2026 · Floor
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 166.
19 septembre 2025 · Calendars
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 septembre 2025 · Committee
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 septembre 2025 · Committee
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
21 mai 2025 · Committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
24 mars 2025 · IntroReferral
Introduced in Senate
24 mars 2025 · IntroReferral

Sponsorship

9 cosponsors

Sponsor

Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]OR

Cosponsors

Democrat778%
Republican111%
Independent111%

Democrat:Sen. Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA]MA
Independent:Sen. King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME]ME
Democrat:Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH]NH
Democrat:Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA]CA
Democrat:Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA]MA
Republican:Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME]ME
Democrat:Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]CT
Democrat:Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR]OR
Democrat:Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA]WA

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

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
Senate · Standing
- Referred To24 Mar 2025
- Markup By21 May 2025
- Reported By19 Sept 2025

Reports

S. Rept. 119-63

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