OPENING THE RECORD
OPENING THE RECORD
H.R. 2269 · 119TH CONGRESS
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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.
Written by the Congressional Research Service for this version of the bill. Later versions may differ. Read at Congress.gov.