S. 260 · 119th Congress · Senate
Bottles and Breastfeeding Equipment Screening Enhancement Act
Introduced 2025-01-27 · Sponsored by Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL] (D-IL) · Last updated 2026-03-31
Last action (2025-11-25): Became Public Law No: 119-41.
Summary
Directs the TSA to update its screening procedures so that breast milk, baby formula, infant water, and juice are handled more hygienically at airport security checkpoints. Covers ice packs and cooling accessories too. Also requires DHS to train TSA agents on these updated protocols so parents traveling with infants face less risk of contamination during screening.
The Good
Protects breast milk and formula at airport security
Directs TSA to issue guidance minimizing contamination risk when breast milk, baby formula, and related products are subject to additional screening. Parents have reported TSA procedures that opened sealed containers, introducing contamination risk.
The Bad
Guidance does not change screening authority
The bill directs TSA to issue guidance, not to exempt these items from screening. TSA agents retain discretion over screening procedures, meaning actual practice may not change significantly at all checkpoints.
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