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.
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
Passed SenateMs. Duckworth (for herself, Mr. Daines, and Ms. Hirono) introduced …
Ms. Duckworth (for herself, Mr. Daines, and Ms. Hirono) introduced …
Ms. Duckworth (for herself, Mr. Daines, and Ms. Hirono) introduced …
Ms. Duckworth (for herself, Mr. Daines, and Ms. Hirono) introduced …
Ms. Duckworth (for herself, Mr. Daines, and Ms. Hirono) introduced …
Ms. Duckworth (for herself, Mr. Daines, and Ms. Hirono) introduced …
Ms. Duckworth (for herself, Mr. Daines, and Ms. Hirono) introduced …
Ms. Duckworth (for herself, Mr. Daines, and Ms. Hirono) introduced …
Ms. Duckworth (for herself, Mr. Daines, and Ms. Hirono) introduced …
Ms. Duckworth (for herself, Mr. Daines, and Ms. Hirono) introduced …
Summary
What This Bill Does
This bill requires the TSA Administrator to issue guidance within 90 days (and update every 5 years) on hygienic handling of breast milk, baby formula, infant water, and juice during airport security screening. The guidance must be developed with maternal health organizations and apply to both TSA personnel and private security screeners.
Who Benefits and How
Parents traveling with infants benefit from reduced risk of contamination of breast milk and formula during security screening. Breastfeeding mothers benefit from cleaner handling of their pumped milk. The guidance also covers cooling accessories like ice packs.
Who Bears the Burden and How
TSA bears the burden of developing guidance and training personnel on hygienic standards. Private security companies at airports must also comply. The DHS Inspector General must audit compliance within one year and report to Congress.
Key Provisions
- Requires TSA guidance on hygienic handling within 90 days, updated every 5 years
- Guidance must be developed with maternal health organizations
- Applies to both TSA and private security screeners
- Requires DHS IG audit of compliance within one year
- Audit must report on screening technology effects and denial rates
Evidence Chain:
This summary is derived from the structured analysis below. See "Detailed Analysis" for per-title beneficiaries/burden bearers with clause-level evidence links.
Primary Purpose
Requires TSA to issue hygienic handling guidance for screening breast milk, baby formula, and related items at airport security, and mandates an Inspector General audit of compliance.
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Consumer protection mandate requiring agency guidance development with expert consultation and oversight"
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "administrator"
- → Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration
- "inspector_general"
- → Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security
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