119th Congress

S. 260

Bottles and Breastfeeding Equipment Screening Enhancement Act

Introduced
In committee
Passed Senate
Passed House
To President
Became law

Sponsor: Tammy Duckworth(D-IL)
Introduced: Jan 27, 2025
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Committees: Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
Official text: Engrossed in Senate · Congress.gov page

Cosponsors (3)

Original cosponsors (3)

Summary

Summary by the Congressional Research Service· describes the “Introduced in Senate” 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

Nov 25, 2025
Became Public Law No: 119-41.
Nov 25, 2025
Signed by President.
Nov 25, 2025 · House
Presented to President.
Nov 17, 2025 · House
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Nov 17, 2025 · House
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4688-4689)
Nov 17, 2025 · House
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 260.
Nov 17, 2025 · House
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4688-4690)
Nov 17, 2025 · House
Mr. Garbarino moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
May 15, 2025 · House
Held at the desk.
May 15, 2025 · House
Received in the House.
May 15, 2025 · Senate
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
May 14, 2025 · Senate
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2933; text: CR S2933)
May 14, 2025
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
May 6, 2025 · Senate
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 68.
May 6, 2025 · Senate
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz without amendment. With written report No. 119-19.
Feb 5, 2025 · Senate
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Jan 27, 2025 · Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Jan 27, 2025
Introduced in Senate