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118th Congress Commerce

S. 1350: WIPPES Act

Introduced

  1. Introduced (completed)Apr 27, 2023
  2. Passed Senate (not reached)
  3. Passed House (not reached)
  4. To the President (not reached)
  5. Became law (not reached)

Summary

Introduced in Senate, Apr 27, 2023

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.

Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Amendments

0 offered

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Cosponsors

10

Bipartisan support.

Who scored on this bill

6 points earned
  1. 1Jeff Merkley D-OR SponsorDrew cross-party cosponsors, introduced2 events+6
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History

  1. Apr 27, 2023Introduced in the Senate by Jeff Merkley.
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  1. Apr 27, 2023Introduced in Senate
  2. Apr 27, 2023Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.