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Bottles and Breastfeeding Equipment Screening Enhancement Act

USA119th CongressS-260| Senate 
| Updated: 11/25/2025
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
This bill amends the Bottles and Breastfeeding Equipment Screening Act to enhance the hygienic handling of breast milk, baby formula, and related liquids during aviation security screening. It directs the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Administrator to issue or update guidance within 90 days, and periodically thereafter, to minimize contamination risks during re-screening or additional testing. This guidance, developed in consultation with nationally recognized maternal health organizations, will establish and ensure adherence to hygienic standards for both TSA and private security personnel. The guidance specifically covers breast milk, baby formula, purified deionized water for infants, juice, and associated cooling accessories like ice packs. Furthermore, the legislation mandates the Department of Homeland Security's Inspector General to conduct an audit within one year of enactment. This audit will assess compliance with the new hygienic handling requirements and report on the effectiveness of various screening technologies, including bottled liquid scanners, and the rate at which these items are denied entry into sterile areas.

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-4880
Bottles and Breastfeeding Equipment Screening Enhancement Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-1570
Bottles and Breastfeeding Equipment Screening Enhancement Act
Jan 27, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jan 27, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Feb 5, 2025
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
May 6, 2025
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz without amendment. With written report No. 119-19.
May 6, 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 68.
May 14, 2025
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2933; text: CR S2933)
May 14, 2025
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
May 15, 2025
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
May 15, 2025
Received in the House.
May 15, 2025
Held at the desk.
Jul 10, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-820
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 161.
Nov 17, 2025
Mr. Garbarino moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Nov 17, 2025
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4688-4690)
Nov 17, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 260.
Nov 17, 2025
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4688-4689)
Nov 17, 2025
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
Nov 17, 2025
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4688-4689)
Nov 17, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Nov 25, 2025
Presented to President.
Nov 25, 2025
Signed by President.
Nov 25, 2025
Became Public Law No: 119-41.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-4880
    Bottles and Breastfeeding Equipment Screening Enhancement Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-1570
    Bottles and Breastfeeding Equipment Screening Enhancement Act


  • January 27, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 27, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • February 5, 2025
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.


  • May 6, 2025
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz without amendment. With written report No. 119-19.


  • May 6, 2025
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 68.


  • May 14, 2025
    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2933; text: CR S2933)


  • May 14, 2025
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.


  • May 15, 2025
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • May 15, 2025
    Received in the House.


  • May 15, 2025
    Held at the desk.


  • July 10, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-820
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 161.


  • November 17, 2025
    Mr. Garbarino moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • November 17, 2025
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4688-4690)


  • November 17, 2025
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 260.


  • November 17, 2025
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4688-4689)


  • November 17, 2025
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.


  • November 17, 2025
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4688-4689)


  • November 17, 2025
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • November 25, 2025
    Presented to President.


  • November 25, 2025
    Signed by President.


  • November 25, 2025
    Became Public Law No: 119-41.

Transportation and Public Works

Related Bills

  • HR 119-820: 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

USA119th CongressS-260| Senate 
| Updated: 11/25/2025
This bill amends the Bottles and Breastfeeding Equipment Screening Act to enhance the hygienic handling of breast milk, baby formula, and related liquids during aviation security screening. It directs the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Administrator to issue or update guidance within 90 days, and periodically thereafter, to minimize contamination risks during re-screening or additional testing. This guidance, developed in consultation with nationally recognized maternal health organizations, will establish and ensure adherence to hygienic standards for both TSA and private security personnel. The guidance specifically covers breast milk, baby formula, purified deionized water for infants, juice, and associated cooling accessories like ice packs. Furthermore, the legislation mandates the Department of Homeland Security's Inspector General to conduct an audit within one year of enactment. This audit will assess compliance with the new hygienic handling requirements and report on the effectiveness of various screening technologies, including bottled liquid scanners, and the rate at which these items are denied entry into sterile areas.

Bill Text Versions

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Suggested Questions

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-4880
Bottles and Breastfeeding Equipment Screening Enhancement Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-1570
Bottles and Breastfeeding Equipment Screening Enhancement Act
Jan 27, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jan 27, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Feb 5, 2025
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
May 6, 2025
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz without amendment. With written report No. 119-19.
May 6, 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 68.
May 14, 2025
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2933; text: CR S2933)
May 14, 2025
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
May 15, 2025
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
May 15, 2025
Received in the House.
May 15, 2025
Held at the desk.
Jul 10, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-820
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 161.
Nov 17, 2025
Mr. Garbarino moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Nov 17, 2025
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4688-4690)
Nov 17, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 260.
Nov 17, 2025
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4688-4689)
Nov 17, 2025
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
Nov 17, 2025
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4688-4689)
Nov 17, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Nov 25, 2025
Presented to President.
Nov 25, 2025
Signed by President.
Nov 25, 2025
Became Public Law No: 119-41.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-4880
    Bottles and Breastfeeding Equipment Screening Enhancement Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-1570
    Bottles and Breastfeeding Equipment Screening Enhancement Act


  • January 27, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 27, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • February 5, 2025
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.


  • May 6, 2025
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz without amendment. With written report No. 119-19.


  • May 6, 2025
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 68.


  • May 14, 2025
    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2933; text: CR S2933)


  • May 14, 2025
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.


  • May 15, 2025
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • May 15, 2025
    Received in the House.


  • May 15, 2025
    Held at the desk.


  • July 10, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-820
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 161.


  • November 17, 2025
    Mr. Garbarino moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • November 17, 2025
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4688-4690)


  • November 17, 2025
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 260.


  • November 17, 2025
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4688-4689)


  • November 17, 2025
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.


  • November 17, 2025
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4688-4689)


  • November 17, 2025
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • November 25, 2025
    Presented to President.


  • November 25, 2025
    Signed by President.


  • November 25, 2025
    Became Public Law No: 119-41.
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 119-820: 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