S. 260 Became law · Public Law 119-41 Transportation and Public Works

Bottles and Breastfeeding Equipment Screening Enhancement Act

A bill to amend the Bottles and Breastfeeding Equipment Screening Act to require hygienic handling of breast milk and baby formula by security screening personnel of the Transportation Security Administration and personnel of private security companies providing security screening, and for other purposes.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL] Introduced January 27, 2025 Cosponsors 3 (2 R, 1 D) Latest action November 25, 2025

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, Library of Congress.

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Actions

  1. Nov 25, 2025 Became Public Law No: 119-41.
  2. Nov 25, 2025 Signed by President.
  3. Nov 25, 2025 Presented to President.
  4. Nov 17, 2025 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  5. Nov 17, 2025 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4688-4689)
  6. Nov 17, 2025 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 260.
  7. Nov 17, 2025 Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4688-4690)
  8. Nov 17, 2025 Mr. Garbarino moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
  9. May 15, 2025 Held at the desk.
  10. May 15, 2025 Received in the House.
  11. May 15, 2025 Message on Senate action sent to the House.
  12. May 14, 2025 Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2933; text: CR S2933)

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