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US S1570

US S1570
Bottles and Breastfeeding Equipment Screening Enhancement Act


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Introduced
05/11/2023
In Committee
07/31/2024
Crossed Over
09/27/2024
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025

Introduced Session

118th Congress

Bill Summary

AN ACT To amend the Bottles and Breastfeeding Equipment Screening 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, the Bottles and Breastfeeding Equipment Screening Enhancement Act, aims to amend the existing Bottles and Breastfeeding Equipment Screening Act to require the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to issue or update guidance on the hygienic handling of breast milk, baby formula, and related items during aviation security screening. The bill mandates that the guidance be developed in consultation with maternal health organizations, ensure adherence to hygienic standards, and apply to both TSA personnel and private security companies conducting screenings. Additionally, the bill requires the Department of Homeland Security Inspector General to conduct an audit on compliance with the new requirements and the impact of various screening technologies on these items.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Held at the desk. (on 09/27/2024)

Taxonomy

Health
  • ‐ Infants and Children
Transportation
  • ‐ Airports, Air Traffic Control, and Airline Safety

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