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.
AI Summary
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
<p><strong>Bottles and Breastfeeding Equipment Screening Enhancement Act</strong></p><p>This 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.</p><p>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.</p>
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
