Bill · H.R. 820· House(119-HR-820)
Bottles and Breastfeeding Equipment Screening Enhancement Act
- Introduced
- 1/28/2025
- Last activity
- 7/10/2025 — Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 161.
- Sponsored by
- Eric Swalwell
- Cosponsors
- - 21 - 5
- Introduced
- On Calendar
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Bottles and Breastfeeding Equipment Screening Enhancement Act," seeks to amend the existing Bottles and Breastfeeding Equipment Screening Act. It requires the Transportation Security Administration to implement guidelines for the hygienic handling of breast milk, baby formula, and related cooling accessories during aviation security screening. The TSA Administrator must issue or update this guidance every five years to minimize contamination risks. These rules would apply to both TSA personnel and private security companies. Additionally, the bill mandates an audit by the Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security.
Yes· 3 of 5
Would children be better off under this?+8
The bill establishes hygienic standards to minimize the risk of contamination for breast milk and baby formula.
Would women be better off under this?+7
The bill addresses the specific needs of breastfeeding mothers and maternal health.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+3
The bill mandates an Inspector General audit and report to Congressional committees.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
-
Risk Reduction for Infants: The bill requires guidance to minimize the risk of contamination for breast milk, baby formula, purified deionized water for infants, juice, and cooling accessories (Section 2, SEC. 3).
-
Expert Oversight: The TSA Administrator is required to develop guidance and establish hygienic standards in consultation with nationally recognized maternal health organizations (Section 2, SEC. 3).
-
Standardized Testing: The bill ensures that any additional testing required during re-screening adheres to established hygienic standards to minimize risks (Section 2, SEC. 3).
-
Accountability and Oversight: The Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security must submit an audit report regarding compliance and the effects of various screening technologies on these items (Section 2, SEC. 4).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens are explicitly detailed within the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Children+8Good For Women+7
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+3
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+1
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Childcare Affordability+1
- 7/10/2025
- Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-197.
- Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 161.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/9/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 5/9/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 4/10/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/9/2025
- Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security Discharged
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/21/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/14/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/6/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/31/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 1/28/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.
- 14 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
One bill Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
André CarsonDemocrat · Indiana
J. CorreaDemocrat · California
Debbie DingellDemocrat · Michigan
Brian FitzpatrickRepublican · Pennsylvania
Raúl GrijalvaDemocrat · Arizona
Josh GottheimerDemocrat · New Jersey
Andrew GarbarinoRepublican · New York
Chrissy HoulahanDemocrat · Pennsylvania
Julie JohnsonDemocrat · Texas
Timothy KennedyDemocrat · New York
Anna Paulina LunaRepublican · Florida
George LatimerDemocrat · New York
Seth MagazinerDemocrat · Rhode Island
Jennifer McClellanDemocrat · Virginia
LaMonica McIverDemocrat · New Jersey
Ryan MackenzieRepublican · Pennsylvania
Eleanor NortonDemocrat · District of Columbia
Brittany PettersenDemocrat · Colorado
Nellie PouDemocrat · New Jersey
Maria SalazarRepublican · Florida
Thomas SuozziDemocrat · New York
Paul TonkoDemocrat · New York
Rashida TlaibDemocrat · Michigan
Shri ThanedarDemocrat · Michigan
Lauren UnderwoodDemocrat · Illinois
Bonnie Watson ColemanDemocrat · New Jersey