Bottles and Breastfeeding Equipment Screening Enhancement Act
- Last Action
- 9/25/2024
Actions
- 2024-09-25Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
- 2024-09-25Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- 2024-09-25Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security Discharged
- 2023-05-16Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.
- 2023-05-16Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
- 2023-05-16Introduced in House
- 2023-05-16Introduced in House
CRS Summary
As of 2023-05-16 (00)
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.
Cosponsors (18)
- Maria Salazar (R-FL)
- Eric Swalwell (D-CA)
- Anthony D'Esposito (R-NY)
- Shri Thanedar (D-MI)
- JERROLD NADLER (D-NY)
- Seth Moulton (D-MA)
- Paul Tonko (D-NY)
- Rashida Tlaib (D-MI)
- Norma Torres (D-CA)
- Jennifer McClellan (D-VA)
- Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA)
- Raúl Grijalva (D-AZ)
- Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-NJ)
- Timothy Kennedy (D-NY)
- Ashley Hinson (R-IA)
- Lori Chavez-DeRemer (R-OR)
- Eleanor Norton (D-DC)
- Josh Harder (D-CA)
Subjects
- Aviation and airports
- Child health
- Child safety and welfare
- Congressional oversight
- Government studies and investigations
- Health technology, devices, supplies
- Transportation safety and security
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