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Bottles and Breastfeeding Equipment Screening Enhancement Act

USA119th CongressHR-820| House 
| Updated: 7/10/2025
Eric Swalwell

Eric Swalwell

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (26)
Julie Johnson (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Jennifer L. McClellan (Democratic)Chrissy Houlahan (Democratic)J. Luis Correa (Democratic)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Paul Tonko (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Andrew R. Garbarino (Republican)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)Maria Elvira Salazar (Republican)George Latimer (Democratic)Anna Paulina Luna (Republican)André Carson (Democratic)LaMonica McIver (Democratic)Brittany Pettersen (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Nellie Pou (Democratic)Timothy M. Kennedy (Democratic)Seth Magaziner (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Ryan Mackenzie (Republican)Lauren Underwood (Democratic)

Homeland Security Committee, Transportation and Maritime Security Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation amends the Bottles and Breastfeeding Equipment Screening Act to enhance the hygienic handling of breast milk, baby formula, purified deionized water for infants, and juice during aviation security screening. It mandates the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Administrator to issue or update guidance within 90 days of enactment, and every five years thereafter, to minimize the risk of contamination for these items and their cooling accessories during re-screening or additional testing. The required guidance must be developed in consultation with nationally recognized maternal health organizations and ensure strict adherence to established hygienic standards. These standards will apply to both TSA security screening personnel and employees of private security companies conducting screenings. Furthermore, the bill stipulates that within one year, the Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security must conduct an audit to assess compliance with these new hygienic handling requirements. This audit will also examine the effectiveness of various screening technologies, such as bottled liquid scanners, on these specific items and track the rate at which they are denied entry into sterile areas.

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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-8695
Bottles and Breastfeeding Equipment Screening Enhancement Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-3386
Bottles and Breastfeeding Equipment Screening Enhancement Act
Jan 28, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 28, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Jan 28, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.
Apr 9, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Apr 9, 2025
Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security Discharged
Apr 9, 2025
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Jul 10, 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 161.
Jul 10, 2025
Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-197.
Nov 25, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-260
Presented to President.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-8695
    Bottles and Breastfeeding Equipment Screening Enhancement Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-3386
    Bottles and Breastfeeding Equipment Screening Enhancement Act


  • January 28, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • January 28, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.


  • January 28, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.


  • April 9, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • April 9, 2025
    Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security Discharged


  • April 9, 2025
    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.


  • July 10, 2025
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 161.


  • July 10, 2025
    Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-197.


  • November 25, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-260
    Presented to President.

Transportation and Public Works

Related Bills

  • S 119-260: Bottles and Breastfeeding Equipment Screening Enhancement Act
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Bottles and Breastfeeding Equipment Screening Enhancement Act

USA119th CongressHR-820| House 
| Updated: 7/10/2025
This legislation amends the Bottles and Breastfeeding Equipment Screening Act to enhance the hygienic handling of breast milk, baby formula, purified deionized water for infants, and juice during aviation security screening. It mandates the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Administrator to issue or update guidance within 90 days of enactment, and every five years thereafter, to minimize the risk of contamination for these items and their cooling accessories during re-screening or additional testing. The required guidance must be developed in consultation with nationally recognized maternal health organizations and ensure strict adherence to established hygienic standards. These standards will apply to both TSA security screening personnel and employees of private security companies conducting screenings. Furthermore, the bill stipulates that within one year, the Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security must conduct an audit to assess compliance with these new hygienic handling requirements. This audit will also examine the effectiveness of various screening technologies, such as bottled liquid scanners, on these specific items and track the rate at which they are denied entry into sterile areas.

Bill Text Versions

View Text
2 versions available

Suggested Questions

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-8695
Bottles and Breastfeeding Equipment Screening Enhancement Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-3386
Bottles and Breastfeeding Equipment Screening Enhancement Act
Jan 28, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 28, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Jan 28, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.
Apr 9, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Apr 9, 2025
Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security Discharged
Apr 9, 2025
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Jul 10, 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 161.
Jul 10, 2025
Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-197.
Nov 25, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-260
Presented to President.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-8695
    Bottles and Breastfeeding Equipment Screening Enhancement Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-3386
    Bottles and Breastfeeding Equipment Screening Enhancement Act


  • January 28, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • January 28, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.


  • January 28, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.


  • April 9, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • April 9, 2025
    Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security Discharged


  • April 9, 2025
    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.


  • July 10, 2025
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 161.


  • July 10, 2025
    Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-197.


  • November 25, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-260
    Presented to President.
Eric Swalwell

Eric Swalwell

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (26)
Julie Johnson (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Jennifer L. McClellan (Democratic)Chrissy Houlahan (Democratic)J. Luis Correa (Democratic)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Paul Tonko (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Andrew R. Garbarino (Republican)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)Maria Elvira Salazar (Republican)George Latimer (Democratic)Anna Paulina Luna (Republican)André Carson (Democratic)LaMonica McIver (Democratic)Brittany Pettersen (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Nellie Pou (Democratic)Timothy M. Kennedy (Democratic)Seth Magaziner (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Ryan Mackenzie (Republican)Lauren Underwood (Democratic)

Homeland Security Committee, Transportation and Maritime Security Subcommittee

Transportation and Public Works

Related Bills

  • S 119-260: 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