What it does
SourcedBottles 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.
Official summary by the Congressional Research Service (Introduced in Senate, Jan 27, 2025).
Our plain-language breakdown, with what it means for you and the case for and against, is written once a bill starts to move.
What has happened
Sourced- 2025-11-25Became Public Law No: 119-41.Library of Congress
- 2025-11-25Became Public Law No: 119-41.Library of Congress
- 2025-11-25Signed by President.Library of Congress
- 2025-11-25Signed by President.Library of Congress
- 2025-11-25Presented to President.House floor actions
- 2025-11-25Presented to President.Library of Congress
- 2025-11-17Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
- 2025-11-17On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4688-4689)House floor actions
- 2025-11-17Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4688-4689)Library of Congress
- 2025-11-17DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 260.House floor actions
- 2025-11-17Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4688-4690)House floor actions
- 2025-11-17Mr. Garbarino moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.House floor actions
- 2025-05-15Held at the desk.House floor actions
- 2025-05-15Received in the House.House floor actions
- 2025-05-15Message on Senate action sent to the House.Senate
- 2025-05-14Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2933; text: CR S2933)Senate
- 2025-05-14Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.Library of Congress
- 2025-05-06Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 68.Senate
- 2025-05-06Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz without amendment. With written report No. 119-19.Senate
- 2025-05-06Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz without amendment. With written report No. 119-19.Library of Congress
- 2025-02-05Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.Senate
- 2025-01-27Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.Senate
- 2025-01-27Introduced in SenateLibrary of Congress
After it became law
SourcedNothing in the Federal Register names Public Law 119-41 yet (checked Oct 27, 2026). Many laws need no new rules: they set penalties, name a building, or fund something directly.
Cosponsors
- Ted Cruz R-TX
- Steve Daines R-MT
- Mazie K. Hirono D-HI