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.
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
CR S1521-1522; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S1521-1522)
Reported by Senator Cruz with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 119-63.
Reported by Senator Cruz with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 119-63.
Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.