S. 1092 · Where this bill is now
In the House
Passed the Senate Mar 22, 2026. Received Mar 24, 2026; no House vote yet
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryRequires 'Do Not Flush' labels on wipes
This bill requires companies that make or sell premoistened wipes like baby wipes and cleaning wipes to put a clear "Do Not Flush" label and symbol on their packages. The Federal Trade Commission would enforce this rule and can create detailed regulations about how the labels should look and what they should say.
How it affects you
You won't directly notice much change except seeing new labels on wipe packages you buy. But this matters to wastewater systems and the environment—wipes cause serious clogs in pipes and sewage treatment plants even though they seem flushable, and this labeling is meant to help people understand they belong in the trash, not the toilet.
Read the official summary (Introduced in Senate, Mar 24, 2025)
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 AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
1st SessionS. 1092
AN ACT
WIPPES Act
Sponsor: Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-OR) · Introduced Mar 24, 2025 · Commerce · 3 versions of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Mar 24, 2026: “Held at the desk.”