LEGISLATION/H.R. 820

Bottles and Breastfeeding Equipment Screening Enhancement Act

119-HR-820119th CongressIntroduced Jan 28, 2025Transportation and Public Works
Market Probability
No market
Status
Introduced
Committee
Floor Vote
Other Chamber
Signed
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 161.

Sponsor

Rep. Swalwell, Eric [D-CA-14](D-CA-14)
26 cosponsors

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.

Subjects

Aviation and airportsChild healthChild safety and welfareCongressional oversightGovernment studies and investigationsHealth technology, devices, suppliesTransportation safety and security

Actions (10)

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 161.
Jul 10, 2025House floor actions
Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-197.
Jul 10, 2025House floor actions
Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-197.
Jul 10, 2025Library of Congress
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Apr 9, 2025House committee actions
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Apr 9, 2025House committee actions
Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security Discharged
Apr 9, 2025House committee actions
Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.
Jan 28, 2025House committee actions
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Jan 28, 2025House floor actions
Introduced in House
Jan 28, 2025Library of Congress
Introduced in House
Jan 28, 2025Library of Congress