Bottles and Breastfeeding Equipment Screening Enhancement Act

Senate Bill

S. 260

119th Congress

Bottles and Breastfeeding Equipment Screening Enhancement Act

Presented to President.

Introduced:Jan 27, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Tammy Duckworth

Senator

Democratic

IL

Cosponsors

3

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Transportation and Public Works

Summary

This bill requires TSA to issue guidance on minimizing contamination of breast milk, formula, baby juice, and related products during airport security screening. It mandates hygienic standards for re-screening these items and requires an Inspector General audit of compliance.

Latest Action

Became Public Law No: 119-41.

SponsorTammy Duckworth (D-IL)

Introduced1/27/2025

StatusPresented to President.

ChamberSenate

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Bottles and Breastfeeding Equipment Screening Enhancement Act

This bill requires TSA to issue guidance on minimizing contamination of breast milk, formula, baby juice, and related products during airport security screening. It mandates hygienic standards for re-screening these items and requires an Inspector General audi

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This bill requires TSA to issue guidance on minimizing contamination of breast milk, formula, baby juice, and related products during airport security screening. It mandates hygienic standards for re-screening these items and requires an Inspector General audit of compliance.

Bill Number: 260
Sponsor: Tammy Duckworth (D-IL)
Introduced: 1/27/2025
Status: Presented to President.
Policy Area: Transportation and Public Works

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Fact Sheet

Title: Bottles and Breastfeeding Equipment Screening Enhancement Act
Bill Number: 260
Sponsor: Tammy Duckworth (D-IL)
Status: Presented to President.
Introduced: 1/27/2025
Summary: This bill requires TSA to issue guidance on minimizing contamination of breast milk, formula, baby juice, and related products during airport security screening. It mandates hygienic standards for re-screening these items and requires an Inspector General audit of compliance.

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill requires TSA to issue guidance on minimizing contamination of breast milk, formula, baby juice, and related products during airport security screening. It mandates hygienic standards for re-screening these items and requires an Inspector General audit of compliance.

Last updated: 1/6/2026

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Bottles and Breastfeeding Equipment Screening Enhancement ActThis bill directs the Transportation Security Administration to issue or update guidance to minimize the risk for contamination of breast milk, baby formula, purified deionized water for infants, juice, and related products that are subject to re-screening or additional screening, including by ensuring adherence to hygienic standards. Related products include ice packs, freezer packs, frozen gel packs, and other accessories required to cool breast milk, baby formula, and juice.In addition, the bill directs the Department of Homeland Security Office of Inspector General to audit compliance with these requirements and submit a report to Congress.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Requires TSA guidance on hygienic screening of baby products
Covers breast milk, formula, juice, and cooling accessories
Minimizes contamination risk during additional screening
Mandates Inspector General compliance audit
Requires report to Congress on findings

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

Parents traveling with infants would have assurance that breast milk, formula, and baby food are handled hygienically during airport screening. TSA would establish and follow cleanliness standards for screening these sensitive items.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Transportation and Public Works

Related Subjects

Aviation and airports

Child health

Child safety and welfare

Congressional oversight

Government studies and investigations

Health technology, devices, supplies

Transportation safety and security

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

260, 119th Congress (2025). "Bottles and Breastfeeding Equipment Screening Enhancement Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-s-260