S. 1092 Passed the Senate Commerce

WIPPES Act

A bill to require certain products to be labeled with 'Do Not Flush' labeling, and for other purposes.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR] Introduced March 24, 2025 Cosponsors 9 (7 D, 1 R, 1 I) Latest action March 24, 2026

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 by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Actions

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

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