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US HR8695

US HR8695
Bottles and Breastfeeding Equipment Screening Enhancement Act


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Introduced
08/09/2022
In Committee
08/10/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To amend the Bottles and Breastfeeding Equipment Screen- ing Act to require hygienic handling of breast milk and baby formula by security screening personnel of the Transportation Security Administration and personnel of private security companies providing security screening, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Bottles and Breastfeeding Equipment Screening Act to require the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to issue guidance on the hygienic handling of breast milk, baby formula, and related items during aviation security screening. The guidance must be developed in consultation with maternal health organizations, ensure adherence to hygienic standards, and apply to both TSA security personnel and private security companies providing screening services. The bill also requires the Department of Homeland Security Inspector General to conduct an audit on compliance with the new requirements and the impact of screening technologies on these items.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security, Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (8)

Last Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security. (on 08/10/2022)

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