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S. 1092 Senate Commerce

WIPPES Act

Introduced
Mar 24, 2025
Sponsor
Sen. Merkley, Jeff (D-OR)
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STAGE 5 OF 8 — SENATE FLOOR

Currently in the Senate. Last action: held at the desk on Mar 24, 2026.

  1. Senate Introduced in Senate Mar 24, 2025
  2. Senate Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Mar 24, 2025
  3. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably. May 21, 2025
  4. Senate 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. Sep 19, 2025
  5. Senate Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 166. Sep 19, 2025
  6. Senate Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. Mar 22, 2026
  7. Senate 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
  8. Senate Message on Senate action sent to the House. Mar 24, 2026
  9. House Received in the House. Mar 24, 2026
  10. House Held at the desk. Mar 24, 2026

Cosponsors

9

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 advertisingPest managementRetail and wholesale tradesSolid waste and recyclingWater quality

Committees

  • Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
    • Reported By , Sep 19, 2025
    • Markup By , May 21, 2025
    • Referred To , Mar 24, 2025

Summary

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. 

Summary as of: Introduced in Senate

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