Passed on 2025-11-25
Bill · 119th Congress · S 260
Bottles and Breastfeeding Equipment Screening Enhancement Act
Refreshed 3 h ago
Introduced 2025-01-27Topic: transportation · public healthSummary
Summary by the Congressional Research ServiceBottles 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.
Sponsors
- Tammy Duckworth Democrat sponsor
- 3 cosponsors
Action history
| Date | Chamber | Action | Status effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-25 | Became Public Law No: 119-41. | enact | |
| 2025-11-25 | Became Public Law No: 119-41. | enact | |
| 2025-11-25 | Signed by President. | ||
| 2025-11-25 | Signed by President. | enact | |
| 2025-11-25 | House | Presented to President. | sent to executive |
| 2025-11-25 | Presented to President. | sent to executive | |
| 2025-11-17 | House | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | |
| 2025-11-17 | House | On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4688-4689) | |
| 2025-11-17 | Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4688-4689) | floor pass | |
| 2025-11-17 | House | DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 260. | |
| 2025-11-17 | House | Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4688-4690) | |
| 2025-11-17 | House | Mr. Garbarino moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. | |
| 2025-05-15 | House | Held at the desk. | |
| 2025-05-15 | House | Received in the House. | |
| 2025-05-15 | Senate | Message on Senate action sent to the House. | |
| 2025-05-14 | Senate | Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2933; text: CR S2933) | |
| 2025-05-14 | Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. | floor pass | |
| 2025-05-06 | Senate | Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 68. | |
| 2025-05-06 | Senate | Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz without amendment. With written report No. 119-19. | refer |
| 2025-05-06 | Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz without amendment. With written report No. 119-19. | report | |
| 2025-02-05 | Senate | Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably. | refer |
| 2025-01-27 | Senate | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. | refer |
| 2025-01-27 | Introduced in Senate | introduce |