Summary
Makes sure that airport security handles breast milk and baby formula safely and cleanly to prevent germs from getting in it during security checks.
What problem does this solve?
Parents worried that airport security checks could get germs in their baby's milk or formula because of unclean handling. This law tells the TSA to create and follow clean handling rules to keep baby food safe during screening.
Who does this affect?
- Parents traveling with infants
- Transportation Security Administration (TSA) personnel
- Private airport security companies
What does this law do?
New hygiene rules for baby food screening
Requires the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to create or update rules for handling breast milk and baby formula cleanly to avoid contamination during security checks.
Audit of new screening rules
Requires the Inspector General of Homeland Security to check if the TSA is following the new hygiene rules and report on how screening technology affects baby food.
Consultation with health experts
Mandates that the TSA must work with national maternal health groups when creating the hygiene standards.
What is the real world impact?
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Ensures safe and clean handling of baby food at airports
Addresses concerns from parents that TSA screening processes could contaminate breast milk or baby formula. It forces the TSA to create and follow specific hygiene rules to protect infants' food during security checks.
When does this start?
This law sets out several deadlines for the TSA and the Inspector General.
TSA guidance on hygienic handling
The TSA must issue or update its guidance on hygienic handling of breast milk and baby formula within 90 days of the law's enactment.
Inspector general audit report
The Inspector General must submit a report auditing compliance with the new rules no later than one year after the law is enacted.