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Bottles and Breastfeeding Equipment Screening Enhancement Act
10/22/2024, 7:05 PM
Summary of Bill HR 3386
Bill 118 HR 3386, also known as the Bottles and Breastfeeding Equipment Screening Enhancement Act, aims to improve the screening process for bottles and breastfeeding equipment at airports. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on June 15, 2021, by Representative Grace Meng from New York.
The purpose of this legislation is to address concerns raised by parents and caregivers about the treatment of bottles and breastfeeding equipment during security screenings at airports. The bill seeks to ensure that these items are handled with care and respect, recognizing their importance for infants and young children.
Specifically, the Bottles and Breastfeeding Equipment Screening Enhancement Act requires the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to develop and implement policies and procedures for the screening of bottles and breastfeeding equipment. These policies must prioritize the health and safety of infants and young children, as well as the privacy and dignity of their caregivers. Additionally, the bill requires the TSA to provide training to its employees on how to properly screen bottles and breastfeeding equipment, including techniques for identifying potential security threats while minimizing disruption to travelers. The TSA must also establish a process for addressing complaints related to the screening of these items. Overall, the Bottles and Breastfeeding Equipment Screening Enhancement Act aims to improve the screening process for bottles and breastfeeding equipment at airports, ensuring that parents and caregivers can travel with these essential items without unnecessary hassle or inconvenience.
The purpose of this legislation is to address concerns raised by parents and caregivers about the treatment of bottles and breastfeeding equipment during security screenings at airports. The bill seeks to ensure that these items are handled with care and respect, recognizing their importance for infants and young children.
Specifically, the Bottles and Breastfeeding Equipment Screening Enhancement Act requires the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to develop and implement policies and procedures for the screening of bottles and breastfeeding equipment. These policies must prioritize the health and safety of infants and young children, as well as the privacy and dignity of their caregivers. Additionally, the bill requires the TSA to provide training to its employees on how to properly screen bottles and breastfeeding equipment, including techniques for identifying potential security threats while minimizing disruption to travelers. The TSA must also establish a process for addressing complaints related to the screening of these items. Overall, the Bottles and Breastfeeding Equipment Screening Enhancement Act aims to improve the screening process for bottles and breastfeeding equipment at airports, ensuring that parents and caregivers can travel with these essential items without unnecessary hassle or inconvenience.
Congressional Summary of HR 3386
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 3386
Bill HR 3386 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 16, 2023. Bill HR 3386 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on May 16, 2023. Bill HR 3386's most recent activity was Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote. as of September 25, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3386
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
36Democrat Cosponsors
26Republican Cosponsors
10Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3386
Primary Policy Focus
Transportation and Public WorksPotential Impact Areas
- Aviation and airports
- Child health
- Child safety and welfare
- Congressional oversight
- Government studies and investigations
- Health technology, devices, supplies
- Transportation safety and security
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3386
Bottles and Breastfeeding Equipment Screening Enhancement Act
Bottles and Breastfeeding Equipment Screening Enhancement Act
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.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 3386
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