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S. 260 · 119th Congress · Public Law 119-41

Bottles and Breastfeeding Equipment Screening Enhancement Act

2 sections in the law, all of them in the bill as introduced.

Signed November 25, 2025 · Introduced January 27, 2025 in the Senate

Sponsor: Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) · 3 cosponsors (1 D, 2 R)

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  1. Sec. 1 Short title, in the bill as introduced
  2. Sec. 2 Hygienic handling of breast milk and baby formula during aviation security screening, in the bill as introduced

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Official title

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.

Official summary (Congressional Research Service) · as introduced in senate

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.

The official summary was written for the bill as introduced in Senate (January 27, 2025).

How it became law

  1. IntroducedJan 27
  2. CommitteeFeb 5
  3. HouseNov 17
  4. SenateMay 14
  5. SignedNov 25

As introduced: 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.

Key steps, cosponsors and text changes (13)

  1. Sponsor

    Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-IL)

  2. Original cosponsors

    Sen. Mazie Hirono (D-HI), Sen. Steve Daines (R-MT), Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX)

  3. SenateIntroduced in Senate

  4. Text: Introduced in Senate

    2 sections

  5. SenateCommittee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

  6. Text: Reported to Senate

    2 sections, no changes

  7. SenatePassed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2933; text: CR S2933)

  8. Text: Engrossed in Senate

    2 sections, no changes

  9. HouseOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4688-4689)

  10. Became Public Law No: 119-41.

  11. Signed by President.

  12. HousePresented to President.

  13. Text: Enrolled Bill

    2 sections, no changes

Show every recorded step (20)

  1. Sponsor

    Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-IL)

  2. Original cosponsors

    Sen. Mazie Hirono (D-HI), Sen. Steve Daines (R-MT), Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX)

  3. SenateRead twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

  4. SenateIntroduced in Senate

  5. Text: Introduced in Senate

    2 sections

  6. SenateCommittee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

  7. SenatePlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 68.

  8. SenateCommittee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz without amendment. With written report No. 119-19.

  9. Text: Reported to Senate

    2 sections, no changes

  10. SenatePassed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2933; text: CR S2933)

  11. Text: Engrossed in Senate

    2 sections, no changes

  12. HouseReceived in the House.

  13. HouseOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4688-4689)

  14. HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 260.

  15. HouseConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4688-4690)

  16. HouseMr. Garbarino moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  17. Became Public Law No: 119-41.

  18. Signed by President.

  19. HousePresented to President.

  20. Text: Enrolled Bill

    2 sections, no changes

Source: GovInfo bill status and text versions. 3 cosponsors.

Every section

All 2 sections, in order

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  1. Sec. 1Short title
  2. Sec. 2Hygienic handling of breast milk and baby formula during aviation security screening

Sponsor and cosponsors

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Sponsor: Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-IL)

  • Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX)
  • Sen. Steve Daines (R-MT)
  • Sen. Mazie Hirono (D-HI)
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Sources: bill text and status, GovInfo (Enrolled Bill) · Official summary, Congressional Research Service · Congress.gov, as of November 1, 2026. US government works are in the public domain · This bill on Congress.gov (opens in new tab)