119th Congress Transportation and Public Works
S. 260: Bottles and Breastfeeding Equipment Screening Enhancement Act
Became Law
- Introduced (completed)
- Passed Senate (completed)
- Passed House (completed)
- To the President (completed)
- Became law (completed)
Summary
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.
Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.
Roll calls
No roll call votes have been held on this bill.
Amendments
No amendments were offered to this bill.
Cosponsors
- Ted Cruz R-TXOriginal
- Steve Daines R-MTOriginal
- Mazie Hirono D-HIOriginal
Who scored on this bill
- 1Tammy Duckworth SponsorDrew cross-party cosponsors, introduced, reported, passed Senate, passed House, became law6 events+156
- 2Ted CruzCosponsored; cosponsored bill passed2 events+4
- 2Steve DainesCosponsored; cosponsored bill passed2 events+4
- 2Mazie HironoCosponsored; cosponsored bill passed2 events+4
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History
- Presented to the President. Signed by the President. Became Public Law 119-41.
- Passed the House by voice vote.
- Passed the Senate by unanimous consent.
- Introduced in the Senate by Tammy Duckworth.
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- Presented to President.
- Signed by President.
- Became Public Law No: 119-41.
- Mr. Garbarino moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
- Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4688-4690)
- DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 260.
- Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4688-4689)
- On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4688-4689)
- Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Message on Senate action sent to the House.
- Received in the House.
- Held at the desk.
- Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
- Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2933; text: CR S2933)
- Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz without amendment. With written report No. 119-19.
- Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 68.
- Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
- Introduced in Senate
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.