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National "WIPPES" & "PIPES" Acts

HR 2964: Wastewater Infrastructure Pollution Prevention and Environmental Safety (WIPPES) Act (2023)  - SUPPORT
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By Representatives McClain and Sattler Peltola

  • Status

    • 11/2/2023: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.

  • Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this section, the Federal Trade Commission shall issue regulations under section 553 of title 5, United States Code, requiring covered entities to label covered products clearly and conspicuously with “Do Not Flush” label notices and symbols.​

  • In developing the regulations required under paragraph (1), the Federal Trade Commission may consult with the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, the Commissioner of Food and Drugs, and the Consumer Product Safety Commission as appropriate depending on the type of covered product involved.

  • Coalition Letter of Support

S.1350: Wastewater Infrastructure Pollution Prevention and Environmental Safety (WIPPES) Act (2023)  - SUPPORT
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By Representatives Merkley, Collins, King, Shaheen, Wyden, Markey, Blumenthal, and Warren

  • Status

    • 4/27/2023: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation

  • Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this section, the Federal Trade Commission shall issue regulations under section 553 of title 5, United States Code, requiring covered entities to label covered products clearly and conspicuously with “Do Not Flush” label notices and symbols.​

  • In developing the regulations required under paragraph (1), the Federal Trade Commission may consult with the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, the Commissioner of Food and Drugs, and the Consumer Product Safety Commission as appropriate depending on the type of covered product involved.

  • Coalition Letter of Support

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