Bottles and Breastfeeding Equipment Screening Enhancement Act
- Bill Number
- H.R. 820
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 1
- Policy Area
- Transportation and Public Works
- Status
- Introduced
- Latest Action
- 2025-07-10: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 161.
- Last Updated
- 2026-02-04T04:11:37Z
Official 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.
Sponsor
Cosponsors (26)
Rep. Salazar, Maria Elvira [R-FL-27], Rep. Pettersen, Brittany [D-CO-7], Rep. Luna, Anna Paulina [R-FL-13], Rep. Carson, André [D-IN-7], Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12], Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1], Rep. Garbarino, Andrew R. [R-NY-2], Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-7], Rep. McClellan, Jennifer L. [D-VA-4], Rep. Kennedy, Timothy M. [D-NY-26], Rep. McIver, LaMonica [D-NJ-10], Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Thanedar, Shri [D-MI-13], Rep. Tlaib, Rashida [D-MI-12], Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-6], Rep. Tonko, Paul [D-NY-20], Rep. Johnson, Julie [D-TX-32], Rep. Magaziner, Seth [D-RI-2], Rep. Houlahan, Chrissy [D-PA-6], Rep. Mackenzie, Ryan [R-PA-7], Rep. Correa, J. Luis [D-CA-46], Rep. Pou, Nellie [D-NJ-9], Rep. Latimer, George [D-NY-16], Rep. Suozzi, Thomas R. [D-NY-3], Rep. Underwood, Lauren [D-IL-14], Rep. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5]
Recent Actions
- 2025-07-10: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 161.
- 2025-07-10: Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-197.
- 2025-07-10: Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-197.
- 2025-04-09: Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
- 2025-04-09: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- 2025-04-09: Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security Discharged
- 2025-01-28: Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.
- 2025-01-28: Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
- 2025-01-28: Introduced in House
- 2025-01-28: Introduced in House
Bill Versions
- Bottles and Breastfeeding Equipment Screening Enhancement Act — issued 2025-01-28 — PDF (4 pages)
- Bottles and Breastfeeding Equipment Screening Enhancement Act — issued 2025-07-10 — PDF (6 pages)