Bills · HR 820
REPORTED· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 820Aviation and airportsHealth technology, devices, supplies
Bottles and Breastfeeding Equipment Screening Enhancement Act
INTRO JAN 28· LAST ACTION JUL 10
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LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
STEP 3 / 8Introduced
In Committee
Reported
Passed House
Passed Senate
Conference
To President
Became Law
WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters to voters because it addresses a practical health and safety concern for families traveling with young children. Ensuring hygienic handling of breast milk and formula at airport security helps prevent potential contamination, which can be critical for infant health. For many parents, traveling with these essential items can already be stressful, and consistent, clean procedures would provide greater peace of mind.
If this bill becomes law, travelers can expect standardized and clearer guidelines for how their baby's food and milk are handled, potentially reducing inconsistencies and arguments at security checkpoints. If it doesn't pass, the current screening practices, which may vary and not explicitly prioritize hygienic handling, would continue, potentially leaving families concerned about the safety of their child's nourishment during travel.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to issue or update guidelines for the hygienic handling of breast milk, baby formula, and related liquids during airport security screening.
This ensures clear, consistent standards are in place to prevent contamination of infant feeding supplies.
PROVISION 02
Mandates that these guidelines be developed in consultation with nationally recognized maternal health organizations.
This ensures the guidelines are based on expert medical advice regarding cleanliness and infant safety.
PROVISION 03
Applies these hygienic handling requirements to all security screening personnel, including TSA agents and private security contractors.
This ensures a uniform standard of care across all airport security checkpoints, regardless of who is performing the screening.
PROVISION 04
Requires the Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security to conduct an audit of compliance with these new requirements within one year.
This provides an independent check to ensure the new hygienic handling rules are actually being followed and to evaluate screening technologies.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 26
D· California
YRS IN OFFICE
13
BILLS LED
10
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 38%
DEM 21 REP 5 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
8 EVENTSJUL 10
Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-197.
JUL 10
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 161.
APR 9
Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security Discharged
APR 9
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 820
Congress119th
StatusReported
IntroducedJan 28, 2025
Last actionJul 10, 2025
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REPORTED· 119TH CONGRESS · HOMELAND SECURITY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JAN 28, 2025
House BillHR 820Aviation and airportsHealth technology, devices, supplies
Bottles and Breastfeeding Equipment Screening Enhancement Act
INTRODUCED JAN 28, 2025· LAST ACTION JUL 10, 2025
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