WIPPES Act

Hozzl · 2022-12-29T22:48:21Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 3956 WIPPES Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Commerce. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/29/2022, 10:48 PM

Congressional Summary of S 3956

Wastewater Infrastructure Pollution Prevention and Environmental Safety Act or the WIPPES Act

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.

Additionally, the Environmental Protection Agency must award competitive grants to states, local or tribal governments, nonprofit organizations, or public-private partnerships to increase community outreach about such labels.

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Current Status of Bill S 3956

Bill S 3956 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 30, 2022. Bill S 3956 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on March 30, 2022. Bill S 3956's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. as of March 30, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3956

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3956

Primary Policy Focus

Commerce

Potential Impact Areas

- Administrative law and regulatory procedures

- Civil actions and liability

- Consumer affairs

- Cosmetics and personal care

- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

- Environmental education

- Environmental regulatory procedures

- Federal Trade Commission (FTC)

- Federal preemption

- Government information and archives

- Hazardous wastes and toxic substances

- Manufacturing

- Marketing and advertising

- Pest management

- Public-private cooperation

- Retail and wholesale trades

- Solid waste and recycling

- State and local government operations

- Water quality

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3956

WIPPES Act

Wastewater Infrastructure Pollution Prevention and Environmental Safety Act

A bill to direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to establish a grant program to improve the effectiveness of education and outreach on "Do Not Flush" labeling, and to require the Federal Trade Commission, in consultation with the Administrator, to issue regulations requiring certain products to have "Do Not Flush" labeling, and for other purposes.