Bill > HR820

This bill amends the Bottles and Breastfeeding Equipment Screening Act to establish new guidelines for the hygienic handling of breast milk, baby formula, and related items during airport security screening. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will be required to develop and update guidance every five years in consultation with maternal health organizations to minimize contamination risks during screening. The guidance will establish hygienic standards for screening personnel, both from the TSA and private security companies, ensuring that any re-screening or additional testing of breast milk, baby formula, infant water, and juice (along with their cooling accessories) is done with careful attention to preventing contamination. Additionally, the Department of Homeland Security's Inspector General will conduct an audit within one year of the bill's enactment, examining compliance with the new requirements and investigating how different screening technologies impact the screening of these items, including tracking the rate at which such items are denied entry into secure airport areas. The bill aims to protect the safety and quality of breast milk and infant nutrition during airport security processes.

Military Affairs and Security, Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/820/all-info