5
1
1
Bottles and Breastfeeding Equipment Screening Enhancement Act
8/4/2025, 6:06 PM
Summary of Bill HR 820
Bill 119 HR 820, also known as the Hygienic Handling of Breast Milk and Baby Formula Act, aims to amend the Bottles and Breastfeeding Equipment Screening Act to ensure that breast milk and baby formula are handled in a hygienic manner by security screening personnel of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and personnel of private security companies providing security screening.
The bill requires that TSA and private security personnel receive training on proper handling procedures for breast milk and baby formula during security screenings. This includes guidelines on how to properly inspect and test these liquids without contaminating them.
Additionally, the bill mandates that TSA and private security companies provide appropriate facilities for mothers to express breast milk or prepare baby formula during the screening process. This ensures that mothers are able to maintain the health and safety of their infants while traveling. Overall, the Hygienic Handling of Breast Milk and Baby Formula Act seeks to protect the health and well-being of infants by ensuring that these essential liquids are handled with care and respect during security screenings.
The bill requires that TSA and private security personnel receive training on proper handling procedures for breast milk and baby formula during security screenings. This includes guidelines on how to properly inspect and test these liquids without contaminating them.
Additionally, the bill mandates that TSA and private security companies provide appropriate facilities for mothers to express breast milk or prepare baby formula during the screening process. This ensures that mothers are able to maintain the health and safety of their infants while traveling. Overall, the Hygienic Handling of Breast Milk and Baby Formula Act seeks to protect the health and well-being of infants by ensuring that these essential liquids are handled with care and respect during security screenings.
Congressional Summary of HR 820
Bottles and Breastfeeding Equipment Screening Enhancement Act
This bill directs the Transportation Security Administration to issue or update guidance to minimize the risk for contamination of breast milk, baby formula, purified deionized water for infants, juice, and related products that are subject to re-screening or additional screening, including by ensuring adherence to hygienic standards. Related products include ice packs, freezer packs, frozen gel packs, and other accessories required to cool breast milk, baby formula, and juice.
In addition, the bill directs the Department of Homeland Security Office of Inspector General to audit compliance with these requirements and submit a report to Congress.
Read the Full Bill
Current Status of Bill HR 820
Bill HR 820 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 28, 2025. Bill HR 820 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 28, 2025. Bill HR 820's most recent activity was Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 161. as of July 10, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 820
Total Number of Sponsors
13Democrat Sponsors
13Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
128Democrat Cosponsors
97Republican Cosponsors
31Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 820
Primary Policy Focus
Transportation and Public WorksAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 820
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.
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.
Comments
Wrenlee Singleton
30,868
9 months ago
I don't agree with this bill, it could impact me negatively.
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 820
Latest Bills
To amend title III of the Public Health Service Act to ensure that Federally-qualified health centers are not required to pay more than the 340B ceiling price for covered outpatient drugs at the time of purchase.
Bill HR 7391February 11, 2026
To amend the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to reauthorize certain water infrastructure grants, and for other purposes.
Bill HR 7476February 11, 2026
To direct the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to submit a monthly report on the status of all projects and activities funded through the Disaster Relief Fund, and for other purposes.
Bill HR 7461February 11, 2026
Electing a Member to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives.
Bill HRES 1048February 11, 2026
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow certain distributions from long-term qualified tuition programs for first home purchases, and for other purposes.
Bill HR 7468February 11, 2026
To authorize civil actions against institutions of higher education and athletic associations that negligently or recklessly permit a biologically male student athlete to compete in an athletic competition intended exclusively for female student athletes, resulting in harm.
Bill HR 7368February 11, 2026
ROUTE Act
Bill HR 6642February 11, 2026
To amend section 477 of the Social Security Act to increase the maximum education and training voucher amount and provide greater support for foster youth pursuing postsecondary education.
Bill HR 7463February 11, 2026
Recognizing the cultural and historical significance of Mardi Gras and the celebration's origins in Mobile, Alabama.
Bill HRES 1051February 11, 2026
Home School Graduation Recognition Act
Bill HR 6392February 11, 2026
Bottles and Breastfeeding Equipment Screening Enhancement Act
Bill S 260December 15, 2025