TSA must set hygiene rules for screening breast milk and baby formula
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Sponsor: Eric Swalwell · Representative · CA
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Official title: Bottles and Breastfeeding Equipment Screening Enhancement Act
119th Congress
Topics: Jobs & the economy
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TSA must issue hygiene guidance within 90 days for screening breast milk, formula, and related baby supplies at airports.
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What does this do?
The bill requires TSA to create official guidance, within 90 days of passage, on hygienically handling breast milk, baby formula, purified water for infants, juice, and related ice packs or cooling accessories during airport security screening. The guidance must be developed with input from maternal health organizations, apply to both TSA employees and private screening contractors, and be reviewed every five years. It also requires a DHS report within one year assessing compliance and the effects of scanning technology on these items.
Who does it affect?
This affects parents and caregivers traveling by air with infants, along with TSA staff and private airport security screeners.
Why does it matter?
The requirement creates new compliance obligations for TSA and security contractors and establishes an oversight mechanism through mandatory reporting to Congress.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedJan 28, 2025
- House committee
- House voteYou are here · Jul 10, 2025
- Senate
- The president's desk
Right now: it was placed on the , and the official record shows no floor action on it since. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 161.