H.R. 820 · 119th Congress

Bottles and Breastfeeding Equipment Screening Enhancement Act

Introduced Jan 28, 2025Policy area: Transportation and Public Works

Status: In committee

  1. Introduced (done)
  2. Committee (current)
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
  6. Law

Latest action

: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 161.

Summary

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.

Summary by the Congressional Research Service.

Actions

  1. House

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 161.

  2. House

    Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-197.

  3. House

    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

  4. House

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

  5. House

    Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security Discharged

  6. House

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.

  7. House

    Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.

  8. Introduced in House