Senate bill · S. 1092 (119th Congress)
WIPPES Act
U.S. Senate
Sponsor: Jeff Merkley (U.S. Senator for Oregon, Democratic)
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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.
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Where it stands
Passed one of the two chambers; it still needs the other.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation · U.S. Senate
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Full history
- Mar 24, 2026
Introduced
Held at the desk.
U.S. Senate
- Mar 24, 2026
Held at the desk.
- Mar 24, 2026
Held at the desk.
- Mar 24, 2026
Message on Senate Action Sent to the House.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
U.S. Senate
- Mar 24, 2026
Sent to the executive
Received in the House.
U.S. House of Representatives
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- Mar 22, 2026
Passed a chamber
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1521-1522; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S1521-1522)
U.S. Senate
- Sep 19, 2025
Reported out of 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.
- Sep 19, 2025
Reported out of 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.
- Sep 19, 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar Under General Orders. Calendar No. 166.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 166.
U.S. Senate
- May 21, 2025
Reported out of committee
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
- May 21, 2025
Reported out of committee
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
- Mar 24, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in U.S. Senate
U.S. Senate
- Mar 24, 2025
Referred to committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- Mar 24, 2025
Referred to committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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