Bottles and Breastfeeding Equipment Screening Enhancement Act

Sponsored bySen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL]IL· Introduced 27 January 2025

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Became Public Law No: 119-41.

25 November 2025·8 months ago

Summary

Introduced in Senate · Updated 6 February 2025

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.

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.

Timeline

23 actions

Presented to President.
25 November 2025 · Floor
Signed by President.
25 November 2025 · President
Signed by President.
25 November 2025 · BecameLaw
Presented to President.
25 November 2025 · President
Became Public Law No: 119-41.
25 November 2025 · BecameLaw
Became Public Law No: 119-41.
25 November 2025 · President
Mr. Garbarino moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
17 November 2025 · Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 260.
17 November 2025 · Floor
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4688-4690)
17 November 2025 · Floor
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
17 November 2025 · Floor
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4688-4689)
17 November 2025 · Floor
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4688-4689)
17 November 2025 · Floor
Held at the desk.
15 May 2025 · Floor
Received in the House.
15 May 2025 · Floor
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
15 May 2025 · Floor
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2933; text: CR S2933)
14 May 2025 · Floor
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
14 May 2025 · Floor
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz without amendment. With written report No. 119-19.
6 May 2025 · Committee
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz without amendment. With written report No. 119-19.
6 May 2025 · Committee
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 68.
6 May 2025 · Calendars

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Sponsorship

3 cosponsors

Sponsor

Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL]IL

Cosponsors

Democrat133%
Republican267%

Classification

Policy area

Transportation and Public Works

Legislative subjects

Aviation and airportsChild healthChild safety and welfareCongressional oversightGovernment studies and investigationsHealth technology, devices, suppliesTransportation safety and security

Committees

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
Senate · Standing
- Referred To27 Jan 2025
- Markup By5 Feb 2025
- Reported By6 May 2025

Reports

S. Rept. 119-19

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