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S. 260 · 119th CongressPublic Law 119-41Transportation and Public Works

Bottles and Breastfeeding Equipment Screening Enhancement Act became law 302 days after introduction, with cosponsors from both parties

Sponsored by Duckworth, Tammy D-IL · 3 cosponsors: 1 Democrat, 2 Republicans
IntroducedJan 27, 2025
ReportedFeb 5, 2025
Passed one chamberMay 14, 2025
Passed bothNov 17, 2025
LawNov 25, 2025
What it changes · CRS summary

Written by the Congressional Research Service [2]. 102 words.

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.

Context
Committees
Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
Policy area
Transportation and Public Works: 87 of 3,176 bills became law, 113th–118th (2.7%)
Sponsor
9 of 342 bills enacted since 2013
Text versions
5, from enrolled bill to public law · 689 words
Subjects
Aviation and airportsChild healthChild safety and welfareCongressional oversightGovernment studies and investigationsHealth technology, devices, supplies +1 more
Latest action
Nov 25, 2025: Became Public Law No: 119-41.
Records
Congress.gov · Bill text
Exhibit 1Passage odds band at each stage, rated when the bill reached it [4]
Related bills · 5

Each bill appears once, under its strongest link. 5 in all.

Identical or companion · 1
  • 119th H.R. 820 Bottles and Breastfeeding Equipment Screening Enhancement Act D · Reported
Related, per CRS or House · 4
  • 118th H.R. 3386 Bottles and Breastfeeding Equipment Screening Enhancement Act D · Reported
  • 118th S. 1570 Bottles and Breastfeeding Equipment Screening Enhancement Act D · Passed one chamber
  • 117th H.R. 8695 Bottles and Breastfeeding Equipment Screening Enhancement Act D · Introduced
  • 117th S. 4880 Bottles and Breastfeeding Equipment Screening Enhancement Act D · Introduced

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Exhibit 2Articles naming the bill per day, last 90 days, US sources [3]