A bill to require certain products to be labeled with 'Do Not Flush' labeling, and for other purposes.
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.
Received in the Senate.
Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
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.
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.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 166.
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1521-1522; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S1521-1522)
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Received in the House.
Held at the desk.
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