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119th Congress · S. 1092 · Passed Origin

WIPPES Act

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.

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SubjectsAdministrative law and regulatory proceduresCivil actions and liabilityConsumer affairsCosmetics and personal careEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA)Environmental educationEnvironmental regulatory proceduresFederal Trade Commission (FTC)Government information and archivesHazardous wastes and toxic substancesManufacturingMarketing and advertisingPest managementRetail and wholesale tradesSolid waste and recyclingWater quality

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WIPPES Act
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Pipeline

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federal_presidential
Stage
Passed Chamber of Origin
Stage rank
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Sponsor

  • Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR] · [D-OR] · M001176
    Dem-OR current · 3 terms · @SenJeffMerkley · 6 district offices

Sponsor record (congress_legislators)

Bio (legislators)

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M001176
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current
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Jeff Merkley
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Jeff
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Merkley
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1956-10-24
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Current term (3 total)

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OR
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null
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2
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Democrat
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null
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2021-01-03
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2027-01-03
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531 Hart Senate Office Building Washington DC 20510
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531 Hart Senate Office Building
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202-224-3753
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https://www.merkley.senate.gov/contact/
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http://www.merkley.senate.gov/rss/

Leadership roles (0)

none

Committee memberships (18)

  • Joint Committee on Printing (joint) · joint · rank 2 · site
  • Africa and Global Health Policy (senate) · senate · rank 3
  • Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies (senate) · senate · rank 2
  • Chemical Safety, Waste Management, Environmental Justice, and Regulatory Oversight (senate) · senate · Ranking Member · rank 1
  • Clean Air, Climate, and Nuclear Innovation and Safety (senate) · senate · rank 3
  • Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies (senate) · senate · rank 6
  • Department of Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies (senate) · senate · Ranking Member · rank 1
  • Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies (senate) · senate · rank 6
  • East Asia, the Pacific, and International Cybersecurity Policy (senate) · senate · rank 2
  • Energy and Water Development (senate) · senate · rank 3
  • Senate Committee on Appropriations (senate) · senate · rank 5 · site
  • Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works (senate) · senate · rank 3 · site
  • Senate Committee on Foreign Relations (senate) · senate · rank 5 · site
  • Senate Committee on Rules and Administration (senate) · senate · rank 5 · site
  • Senate Committee on the Budget (senate) · senate · Ranking Member · rank 1 · site
  • State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs (senate) · senate · rank 5
  • Transportation and Infrastructure (senate) · senate · rank 2
  • Western Hemisphere, Transnational Crime, Civilian Security, Democracy, Human Rights, and Global Women's Issues (senate) · senate · rank 2

Social media

District offices (6)

  • 1705 Main St., Suite 504, Baker City, OR, 97814 · 541-278-1129 · 44.7747562,-117.8301918
  • 131 NW Hawthorne Ave., Suite 208, Bend, OR, 97703 · 541-318-1298 · 44.0577568,-121.3096179
  • 405 East 8th Ave., Suite 2010, Eugene, OR, 97401 · 541-465-6750 · 44.0516928,-123.0858119
  • 10 South Bartlett St., Suite 201, Medford, OR, 97501 · 541-608-9102 · 42.3266304,-122.8712245
  • 121 SW Salmon St., Suite 1400, Portland, OR, 97204 · 503-326-3386 · fax 202-224-2073 · 45.5160884,-122.6748937
  • 500 Liberty St. SE, Suite 320, Salem, OR, 97301 · 503-362-8102 · 44.9360439,-123.0403946

Other names (0)

none

Sponsor FEC record (fec_live)

Candidate record (candidates) · cycle 2026

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S8OR00207
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2026
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MERKLEY, JEFFREY ALAN
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DEMOCRATIC PARTY
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Senate
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OR
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00
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Incumbent
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2026
election_year
null
first_file_date
2007-08-01
last_file_date
2026-01-13
last_f2_date
2026-01-13
address
null

Candidate summary (candidate_summaries) · cycle 2026

cycle
2026
total_receipts
$7,893,849.32
total_disbursements
$4,871,006.77
cash_on_hand_end_period
$6,828,403.72
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$0.00
coverage_start_date
2021-01-01
coverage_end_date
2026-06-30

Connected committees (0)

none

Cosponsors (9)

  • Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME] · [R-ME] · C001035 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-24 · original
    Rep-ME current · 5 terms · @SenatorCollins · 6 district offices
  • Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT] · [D-CT] · B001277 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-24 · original
    Dem-CT current · 3 terms · @SenBlumenthal · 2 district offices
  • Sen. King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME] · [I-ME] · K000383 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-24 · original
    Ind-ME current · 3 terms · @SenAngusKing · 5 district offices
  • Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA] · [D-MA] · M000133 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-24 · original
    Dem-MA current · 23 terms · @SenMarkey · 2 district offices
  • Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA] · [D-WA] · M001111 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-24 · original
    Dem-WA current · 6 terms · @PattyMurray · 7 district offices
  • Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA] · [D-CA] · P000145 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-24 · original
    Dem-CA current · 3 terms · @SenAlexPadilla · 5 district offices
  • Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR] · [D-OR] · W000779 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-24 · original
    Dem-OR current · 14 terms · @RonWyden · 6 district offices
  • Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH] · [D-NH] · S001181 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-24 · original
    Dem-NH current · 3 terms · @SenatorShaheen · 6 district offices
  • Sen. Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA] · [D-MA] · W000817 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-27
    Dem-MA current · 3 terms · @SenWarren · 2 district offices

Committees (1)

  • Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee [Senate Standing]
    2025-09-19T17:42:01ZReported By
    2025-05-21T16:03:34ZMarkup By
    2025-03-24T20:39:14ZReferred To

Actions — from XML (11)

  • 2026-03-24 14:11:41FloorH15000via House floor actions
    Held at the desk.
  • 2026-03-24 14:02:33FloorH14000via House floor actions
    Received in the House.
  • 2026-03-24Floorvia Senate
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.
  • 2026-03-22Floorvia Senate
    Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1521-1522; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S1521-1522)
  • 2026-03-22Floor17000via Library of Congress
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
  • 2025-09-19Calendarsvia Senate
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 166.
  • 2025-09-19Committeevia Senate
    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.
  • 2025-09-19Committee14000via Library of Congress
    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.
  • 2025-05-21Committeevia Senate
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
  • 2025-03-24IntroReferralvia Senate
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  • 2025-03-24IntroReferral10000via Library of Congress
    Introduced in Senate

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Titles

  • Display Title2026-03-25T11:03:19Z
    WIPPES Act
  • Short Title(s) as Passed SenateESS2026-03-23T04:23:19Z
    WIPPES Act
  • Short Title(s) as Passed SenateESS2026-03-23T04:23:19Z
    Wastewater Infrastructure Pollution Prevention and Environmental Safety Act
  • Short Title(s) as Reported to SenateRSS2025-09-23T04:23:15Z
    WIPPES Act
  • Short Title(s) as Reported to SenateRSS2025-09-23T04:23:15Z
    Wastewater Infrastructure Pollution Prevention and Environmental Safety Act
  • Short Title(s) as IntroducedIS2025-04-04T04:53:17Z
    WIPPES Act
  • Short Title(s) as IntroducedIS2025-04-04T04:53:17Z
    Wastewater Infrastructure Pollution Prevention and Environmental Safety Act
  • Official Title as IntroducedIS2025-04-04T04:48:17Z
    A bill to require certain products to be labeled with 'Do Not Flush' labeling, and for other purposes.

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Policy area

Commerce

Summaries

00 · 2025-03-24 · Introduced in Senate

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. 

Related bills

  • HR 2269 (119) WIPPES Act
    Latest: 2025-06-24 — Received in the Senate.
    Relationship: Identical bill (via CRS)

Amendments (0)

none

Laws

none

Committee reports

  • S. Rept. 119-63

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