H.R. 820 Reported by committee Transportation and Public Works

Bottles and Breastfeeding Equipment Screening Enhancement Act

To amend the Bottles and Breastfeeding Equipment Screening Act to require hygienic handling of breast milk and baby formula by security screening personnel of the Transportation Security Administration and personnel of private security companies providing security screening, and for other purposes.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Rep. Swalwell, Eric [D-CA-14] Introduced January 28, 2025 Cosponsors 26 (21 D, 5 R) Latest action July 10, 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.

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Actions

  1. Jul 10, 2025 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 161.
  2. Jul 10, 2025 Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-197.
  3. Apr 9, 2025 Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
  4. Apr 9, 2025 Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  5. Apr 9, 2025 Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security Discharged
  6. Jan 28, 2025 Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.
  7. Jan 28, 2025 Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
  8. Jan 28, 2025 Introduced in House

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