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WIPPES Act
Introduced Mar 24, 2025 by Sen. Jeff Merkley
IntroducedCommitteeFloorCongressLaw
The Senate passed it. The House has to pass it before it can reach the President.
Latest action · Mar 24, 2026
Held at the desk.
What it does
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.
Roll-call votes
No recorded roll-call vote on this bill — it may have passed by voice vote or unanimous consent, which don't record individual votes.
History
- Mar 24, 2026Held at the desk.
- Mar 24, 2026Received in the House.
- Mar 24, 2026Message on Senate action sent to the House.
- Mar 22, 2026Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1521-1522; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S1521-1522)
- Mar 22, 2026Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
- Sep 19, 2025Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 166.
- Sep 19, 2025Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 119-63.
- May 21, 2025Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
- Mar 24, 2025Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- Mar 24, 2025Introduced in Senate