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Bottles and Breastfeeding Equipment Screening Enhancement Act

USA118th CongressS-1570| Senate 
| Updated: 9/27/2024
Tammy Duckworth

Tammy Duckworth

Democratic Senator

Illinois

Cosponsors (3)
Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Ted Cruz (Republican)Steve Daines (Republican)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.

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Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-4880
Bottles and Breastfeeding Equipment Screening Enhancement Act
May 11, 2023
Introduced in Senate
May 11, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Jul 31, 2024
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Aug 1, 2024
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cantwell without amendment. Without written report.
Aug 1, 2024
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 474.
Sep 25, 2024

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 118-3386
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Sep 25, 2024
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Sep 25, 2024
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6465; text: CR S6465)
Sep 26, 2024
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Sep 27, 2024
Received in the House.
Sep 27, 2024
Held at the desk.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-4880
    Bottles and Breastfeeding Equipment Screening Enhancement Act


  • May 11, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 11, 2023
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • July 31, 2024
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.


  • August 1, 2024
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cantwell without amendment. Without written report.


  • August 1, 2024
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 474.


  • September 25, 2024

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 118-3386
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • September 25, 2024
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.


  • September 25, 2024
    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6465; text: CR S6465)


  • September 26, 2024
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • September 27, 2024
    Received in the House.


  • September 27, 2024
    Held at the desk.

Transportation and Public Works

Related Bills

  • HR 118-3386: Bottles and Breastfeeding Equipment Screening Enhancement Act
Aviation and airportsChild healthChild safety and welfareCongressional oversightGovernment studies and investigationsHealth technology, devices, suppliesTransportation safety and security

Bottles and Breastfeeding Equipment Screening Enhancement Act

USA118th CongressS-1570| Senate 
| Updated: 9/27/2024
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.

Bill Text Versions

View Text
3 versions available

Suggested Questions

Get AI-generated questions to help you understand this bill better

Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-4880
Bottles and Breastfeeding Equipment Screening Enhancement Act
May 11, 2023
Introduced in Senate
May 11, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Jul 31, 2024
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Aug 1, 2024
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cantwell without amendment. Without written report.
Aug 1, 2024
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 474.
Sep 25, 2024

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 118-3386
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Sep 25, 2024
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Sep 25, 2024
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6465; text: CR S6465)
Sep 26, 2024
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Sep 27, 2024
Received in the House.
Sep 27, 2024
Held at the desk.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-4880
    Bottles and Breastfeeding Equipment Screening Enhancement Act


  • May 11, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 11, 2023
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • July 31, 2024
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.


  • August 1, 2024
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cantwell without amendment. Without written report.


  • August 1, 2024
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 474.


  • September 25, 2024

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 118-3386
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • September 25, 2024
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.


  • September 25, 2024
    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6465; text: CR S6465)


  • September 26, 2024
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • September 27, 2024
    Received in the House.


  • September 27, 2024
    Held at the desk.
Tammy Duckworth

Tammy Duckworth

Democratic Senator

Illinois

Cosponsors (3)
Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Ted Cruz (Republican)Steve Daines (Republican)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Transportation and Public Works

Related Bills

  • HR 118-3386: Bottles and Breastfeeding Equipment Screening Enhancement Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Aviation and airportsChild healthChild safety and welfareCongressional oversightGovernment studies and investigationsHealth technology, devices, suppliesTransportation safety and security