S. 260 · 119th Congress · Senate

Bottles and Breastfeeding Equipment Screening Enhancement Act

Enacted· Presented to President.
Introduced
Jan 27, 25
Passed Senate
May 14, 25
Passed House
Nov 17, 25
Sent to President
Nov 25, 25
Signed into Law
Nov 25, 25

Executive Summary

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.

Action Timeline

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  1. NOV 25, 2025•Library of Congress

    Became Public Law No: 119-41.

    119Yea
    41Nay
    0NV
  2. NOV 25, 2025•Library of Congress

    Signed by President.

  3. NOV 25, 2025•Library of Congress

    Presented to President.

  4. NOV 17, 2025•House floor actions

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  5. NOV 17, 2025•House floor actions

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote

    (text: CR H4688-4689)

    4688Yea
    4689Nay
    0NV
  6. NOV 17, 2025•Library of Congress

    Passed/agreed to in House

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

    4688Yea
    4689Nay
    0NV
  7. NOV 17, 2025•House floor actions

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

  8. NOV 17, 2025•House floor actions

    Considered under suspension of the rules

    (consideration: CR H4688-4690)

    4688Yea
    4690Nay
    0NV
  9. NOV 17, 2025•House floor actions

    Mr

    Garbarino moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  10. MAY 15, 2025•House floor actions

    Held at the desk.

  11. MAY 15, 2025•House floor actions

    Received in the House.

  12. MAY 15, 2025•Senate

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  13. MAY 14, 2025•Senate

    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration

    CR S2933; text: CR S2933)

  14. MAY 14, 2025•Library of Congress

    Passed/agreed to in Senate

    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  15. MAY 06, 2025•Senate

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 68.

  16. MAY 06, 2025•Library of Congress

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation

    Reported by Senator Cruz without amendment. With written report No. 119-19.

    119Yea
    19Nay
    0NV
  17. FEB 05, 2025•Senate

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation

    Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

  18. JAN 27, 2025•Senate

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

  19. JAN 27, 2025•Library of Congress

    Introduced in Senate

Committees

1

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

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Referred: May 6, 2025

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