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Bottles and Breastfeeding Equipment Screening Enhancement Act (S. 260)

Enacted
Introduced 1/27/2025•119th Congress•Senate

Latest Action

Became Public Law No: 119-41.

11/25/2025

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.

Introduced in Senate • 1/27/2025

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Topics & Subjects

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

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (4)

Party Breakdown

2
Democrats
2
Republicans
0
Independents

Sponsor

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Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL]

Democrat • IL

Sponsored 1/27/2025

Cosponsors (3)

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Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT]

R-MT

Joined 1/27/2025

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Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX]

R-TX

Joined 1/27/2025

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Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI]

D-HI

Joined 1/27/2025

Sources and method

· Record updated Sep 8, 2026
  • Congress.govLibrary of Congress
    Status, actions, sponsors, cosponsors, committees and text
    Record updated Sep 8, 2026 · Loaded Oct 29, 2026, 12:24 AM ET
  • CRS bill summaryCongressional Research Service, via Congress.gov
    Official summary
    Summary of the “Introduced in Senate” version, Jan 27, 2025 · Loaded Oct 29, 2026, 12:24 AM ET
  • CBO cost estimatesCongressional Budget Office
    Cost estimates
    Latest estimate Feb 13, 2025 · Loaded Oct 29, 2026, 12:24 AM ET
  • USAspending.govU.S. Department of the Treasury
    Related Federal Spending section
  • FEC filingsFederal Election Commission
    Funding & Lobbying section
  • Lobbying disclosures (LDA)Secretary of the Senate and Clerk of the House
    Funding & Lobbying section

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