Bottles and Breastfeeding Equipment Screening Enhancement Act

This law requires the Transportation Security Administration to update its guidance to prevent the contamination of breast milk, baby formula, infant water, and juice during security screenings. These protections also apply to cooling accessories like ice packs and frozen gel packs. Additionally, the Department of Homeland Security Office of Inspector General must audit compliance with these standards and report its findings to Congress.

This bill affects the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), which must update its screening guidance, and the Department of Homeland Security Office of Inspector General, which is tasked with auditing compliance. It also impacts travelers carrying breast milk, baby formula, purified deionized water for infants, juice, and related cooling accessories such as ice or gel packs. These individuals are affected by new procedures intended to minimize contamination risks during the security re-screening process.

• Guidance for screening infant nutrition and cooling products. The Transportation Security Administration must issue or update guidance to minimize contamination risks for breast milk, baby formula, purified deionized water, and juice during security re-screening. This includes ensuring adherence to hygienic standards for these liquids and related cooling accessories like ice and gel packs.
• Compliance auditing and reporting. The Department of Homeland Security Office of Inspector General is required to audit compliance with the new screening requirements. The findings of this audit must be submitted in a report to Congress.

• S. 260, Bottles and Breastfeeding Equipment Screening Enhancement Act
  Feb 13, 2025 · As ordered reported by the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation on February 5, 2025

This bill requires the Transportation Security Administration to update its existing screening guidance and protocols regarding the handling of infant-related liquids and cooling accessories. It also mandates that the Department of Homeland Security Office of Inspector General conduct an audit to ensure compliance with these updated requirements.

The bill aims to minimize the risk of contamination for breast milk, baby formula, and related cooling accessories during security screenings by requiring the Transportation Security Administration to implement and adhere to specific hygienic standards.