Bottles and Breastfeeding Equipment Screening Enhancement Act
Bottles and Breastfeeding Equipment Screening Enhancement Act
Plain Language Summary
# Bottles and Breastfeeding Equipment Screening Enhancement Act Summary **What the bill would do:** This bill would require the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to create or update guidelines for screening breast milk, baby formula, and related cooling equipment at airport security checkpoints. The goal is to prevent contamination of these items during the screening process by ensuring TSA staff follow proper hygiene standards when handling them.
The bill also requires the Department of Homeland Security's inspector general to audit whether TSA is following these new guidelines and report back to Congress. **Who it affects:** Primarily parents and caregivers traveling by air with infants and young children. The bill aims to protect babies' health and safety by maintaining the quality of nutrition products during air travel security procedures. **Current status:** The bill (HR 820) was introduced in the 119th Congress by Representative Eric Swalwell (D-CA) and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives.
CRS Official Summary
Bottles and Breastfeeding Equipment Screening Enhancement ActThis 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.
Latest Action
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 161.