Bottles and Breastfeeding Equipment Screening Enhancement Act
- Last Action
- 9/27/2024
Actions
- 2024-09-27Held at the desk.
- 2024-09-27Received in the House.
- 2024-09-26Message on Senate action sent to the House.
- 2024-09-25Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6465; text: CR S6465)
- 2024-09-25Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
- 2024-08-01Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 474.
- 2024-08-01Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cantwell without amendment. Without written report.
- 2024-08-01Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cantwell without amendment. Without written report.
- 2024-07-31Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
- 2023-05-11Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- 2023-05-11Introduced in Senate
CRS Summary
As of 2024-09-25 (55)
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 (3)
- Steve Daines (R-MT)
- Mazie Hirono (D-HI)
- Ted Cruz (R-TX)
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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