H.R. 4602 · 117th Congress · House

WIPPES Act

Active· Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
Introduced
Jul 21, 21
Passed House
Pending
Passed Senate
Pending
Sent to President
Pending
Signed into Law
Pending

Executive Summary

Wastewater Infrastructure Pollution Prevention and Environmental Safety Act or the WIPPES Act

This bill requires the Federal Trade Commission to issue regulations requiring 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 commission is authorized to enforce this requirement.

Action Timeline

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  1. JUL 22, 2021Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.

  2. JUL 21, 2021IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  3. JUL 21, 2021IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  4. JUL 21, 2021IntroReferral

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Committees

2

Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade Subcommittee

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Referred: Jul 22, 2021

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Energy and Commerce Committee

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Referred: Jul 21, 2021

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