S 1092 · 119th Congress · Commerce

WIPPES Act

Introduced 2025-03-24· Sponsored by Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
Committee
Senate Vote
4
House
5
Enacted
Latest: Held at the desk.(2026-03-24)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] 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. …

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CBO Cost Estimate

Congressional Budget Office

S. 1092, WIPPES Act

Aug 1, 2025

As ordered reported by the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation on May 21, 2025

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Cosponsors (9)

7 Democrats1 Republican1 Independent