Bottles and Breastfeeding Equipment Screening Enhancement Act

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Explore the details of House Bill 820 Bottles and Breastfeeding Equipment Screening Enhancement Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Transportation and Public Works. Stay informed on legislative developments.

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.

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.

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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

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Total Number of Cosponsors

128

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 820

Primary Policy Focus

Transportation and Public Works

Alternate 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.