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This bill amends the Bottles and Breastfeeding Equipment Screening Act to establish new guidelines for the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) regarding the hygienic handling of breast milk, baby formula, and related items during airport security screening. The bill requires the TSA Administrator to develop and update guidance every five years, in consultation with maternal health organizations, to minimize contamination risks during re-screening or additional screening processes. The guidance must ensure hygienic standards are followed by both TSA personnel and private security screening personnel, with specific attention to maintaining the safety and cleanliness of breast milk, baby formula, related liquids, and cooling accessories. Additionally, the bill mandates that the Department of Homeland Security's Inspector General conduct an audit within one year of the bill's enactment, which will assess compliance with the new guidelines and examine how different screening technologies impact the screening of these items, including tracking how often such items are denied entry into secure airport areas.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/260/all-info