# 119-s-1092: WIPPES Act

119-s-1092, WIPPES Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR] (D-OR); status passed_senate; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-09-12).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-s-1092
- Congress: 119
- Title: WIPPES Act
- Status: passed_senate
- Introduced: 2025-03-24
- Sponsor: Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR] (D-OR)
- Cosponsors: 9
- Policy area: Commerce
- Touches household money: yes
- Last recorded action: 2026-09-12

## Summary

**standardized Do Not Flush labeling** for premoistened, nonwoven disposable wipes and clear rules for where a symbol and "Do Not Flush" notice must appear on different package types. It would give the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) authority to enforce the label rules, require agency guidance within 180 days, and set a one-year phase-in for covered products. - Consumers and households: Users must see a "Do Not Flush" label or symbol in a place visible each time a wipe is dispensed for many packaging types. - Manufacturers and retailers: Covered entities must follow detailed placement and visibility rules by packaging type, meet minimum size and contrast standards (each mark at least 2 percent of the principal display panel), and follow exemptions for combined products, bulk packaging, and very small packs (packages smaller than 3 inches by 3 inches). - Regulators and states: The FTC treats violations as unfair or deceptive acts and may use its full enforcement powers. The FTC must issue compliance guidance within 180 days with the EPA, FDA, and CPSC, and the federal standard preempts state labeling rules that are not identical.

## Cosponsors (9)

- Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME] (R-ME), 2025-03-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT] (D-CT), 2025-03-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME] (I-ME), 2025-03-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA] (D-MA), 2025-03-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA] (D-WA), 2025-03-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA] (D-CA), 2025-03-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR] (D-OR), 2025-03-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH] (D-NH), 2025-03-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA] (D-MA), 2025-03-27T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- New Do Not Flush labels for wipes: benefit, medium. If enacted, makers and retailers of premoistened, nonwoven wipes would need clear Do Not Flush labels. The symbol and text would each cover at least 2% of the main display panel and have at least 70% contrast. Labels would be visible each time a wipe is dispensed, with rules for canisters, flexible…
- FTC enforcement and one national standard: mixed, medium. If enacted, the FTC would enforce these label rules as unfair or deceptive acts, with civil penalties. FTC actions would need to cite a specific violation of the statute, not just a departure from guidance. The FTC, with EPA, FDA, and CPSC, would issue advisory guidance within 180 days. State and l…

## Related bills

- 119-s-5066: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026
- 119-s-2178: Equal Dignity for Married Taxpayers Act of 2025
- 119-s-410: Love Lives On Act of 2025
- 119-s-2837: Protect America’s Workforce Act
- 119-s-2197: Refund Equality Act of 2025
- 119-s-1677: Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act

## Sources
- [119-s-1092 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/1092)

## Related
- [119-s-5066: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5066)
- [119-s-2178: Equal Dignity for Married Taxpayers Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2178)
- [119-s-410: Love Lives On Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-410)
- [119-s-2837: Protect America’s Workforce Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2837)
- [119-s-2197: Refund Equality Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2197)
- [119-s-1677: Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1677)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1092 (as of 2026-09-12).