Bill > HR2964

This bill, titled the Wastewater Infrastructure Pollution Prevention and Environmental Safety Act or the WIPPES Act, requires certain premoistened, nonwoven disposable wipes sold in the United States to be clearly and conspicuously labeled with a "Do Not Flush" label and symbol. The bill defines "covered products" as baby wipes, household or personal care wipes made of petrochemical-derived fibers that have significant potential to be flushed. The bill grants the Federal Trade Commission the authority to enforce the labeling requirements and preempt any state or local laws that are not identical to the federal requirements. The bill aims to address the issue of wipes being flushed down the toilet and causing problems in wastewater infrastructure.