119th Congress
H.R. 820
Bottles and Breastfeeding Equipment Screening Enhancement Act
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became law
- Sponsor
- S001193
- Introduced
- Jan 28, 2025
- Policy area
- Transportation and Public Works
- Committees
- House Committee on Homeland Security
- Official text
- Reported in House · Congress.gov page
Cosponsors (26)
Original cosponsors (14)
- André Carson (D-IN)
- Andrew R. Garbarino (R-NY)
- Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL)
- Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-NJ)
- Brian K. Fitzpatrick (R-PA)
- Brittany Pettersen (D-CO)
- Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC)
- Jennifer L. McClellan (D-VA)
- LaMonica McIver (D-NJ)
- Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL)
- Rashida Tlaib (D-MI)
- Shri Thanedar (D-MI)
- Timothy M. Kennedy (D-NY)
- G000551
Added later (12)
- Debbie Dingell (D-MI) · Jan 31, 2025
- Paul Tonko (D-NY) · Jan 31, 2025
- Julie Johnson (D-TX) · Feb 6, 2025
- Seth Magaziner (D-RI) · Mar 14, 2025
- Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) · Mar 21, 2025
- Ryan Mackenzie (R-PA) · Apr 9, 2025
- J. Luis Correa (D-CA) · Apr 10, 2025
- George Latimer (D-NY) · May 9, 2025
- Nellie Pou (D-NJ) · May 9, 2025
- Lauren Underwood (D-IL) · Jun 9, 2025
- Thomas R. Suozzi (D-NY) · Jun 9, 2025
- Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ) · Jul 10, 2025
Summary
Summary by the Congressional Research Service· describes the “Introduced in House” version
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.
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Jul 10, 2025 · House
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 161. - Jul 10, 2025 · House
Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-197. - Apr 9, 2025
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote. - Apr 9, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held - Apr 9, 2025
Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security Discharged - Jan 28, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security. - Jan 28, 2025 · House
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security. - Jan 28, 2025
Introduced in House