Signed into law
Bottles and Breastfeeding Equipment Screening Enhancement Act
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.
- Measure
- S. 260 · 119th Congress
- Latest action
- November 25, 2025
- Policy changes
- 1
- Source
- CRS summary (Introduced in Senate) · Congress.gov
Became Public Law No: 119-41.
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February 13, 2025 · As ordered reported by the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation on February 5, 2025 · Read CBO’s estimate
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Sponsor
Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-IL)Joined by 3 cosponsors, 3 of them from the day it was introduced. Introduced January 27, 2025.
All 3 cosponsors
- Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) · original
- Sen. Steve Daines (R-MT) · original
- Sen. Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) · original
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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.
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