WIPPES Act passed the House 94 days after introduction and awaits a vote in the Senate
IntroducedMar 21, 2025
ReportedApr 8, 2025
Passed one chamberJun 23, 2025
Passed both—
Law—
What it changes · CRS summary
Written by the Congressional Research Service [2]. 75 words.
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.
Context
- Committees
- House Energy and Commerce Committee
- Policy area
- Commerce: 44 of 2,416 bills became law, 113th–118th (1.8%)
- Sponsor
- 3 of 53 bills enacted since 2013
- Text versions
- 3, from introduced in house to engrossed in house · 1,627 words
- Subjects
- Administrative law and regulatory proceduresCivil actions and liabilityConsumer affairsCosmetics and personal careEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA)Environmental education +10 more
- Latest action
- Jun 24, 2025: Received in the Senate.
- Records
- Congress.gov · Bill text
Exhibit 1Passage odds band at each stage, rated when the bill reached it [4]
Related bills · 1
Each bill appears once, under its strongest link. 1 in all.
Identical or companion · 1
- 119th S. 1092 WIPPES Act D · Passed one chamber
Exhibit 2Articles naming the bill per day, last 90 days, US sources [3]