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S 260 · 119th Congress · SenateEnacted

Bottles and Breastfeeding Equipment Screening Enhancement Act

In plain language: 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.

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How it moved.

  1. Nov 25, 2025Became Public Law No: 119-41.
  2. Nov 25, 2025Became Public Law No: 119-41.
  3. Nov 25, 2025Signed by President.
  4. Nov 25, 2025Signed by President.
  5. Nov 25, 2025Presented to President.
  6. Nov 25, 2025Presented to President.
  7. Nov 17, 2025Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  8. Nov 17, 2025On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4688-4689)
  9. Nov 17, 2025Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4688-4689)
  10. May 14, 2025Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2933; text: CR S2933)
  11. May 14, 2025Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
  12. May 6, 2025Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz without amendment. With written report No. 119-19.
  13. May 6, 2025Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz without amendment. With written report No. 119-19.
  14. Feb 5, 2025Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
  15. Jan 27, 2025Introduced in Senate

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