{"id":9875,"date":"2025-05-15T09:37:24","date_gmt":"2025-05-15T14:37:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thexradio.com\/news\/?p=9875"},"modified":"2025-05-15T09:37:45","modified_gmt":"2025-05-15T14:37:45","slug":"duckworth-legislation-to-make-for-easier-air-travel-w-breast-milk-breastfeeding-supplies-passes-senate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thexradio.com\/news\/local-news\/9875-duckworth-legislation-to-make-for-easier-air-travel-w-breast-milk-breastfeeding-supplies-passes-senate\/","title":{"rendered":"Duckworth Legislation to Make for Easier Air Travel w\/Breast Milk, Breastfeeding Supplies Passes Senate"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"pdfprnt-buttons pdfprnt-buttons-post pdfprnt-top-right\"><a href=\"javascript: window.print()\" class=\"pdfprnt-button pdfprnt-button-print\" target=\"_self\" ><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thexradio.com\/news\/wp-content\/plugins\/pdf-print\/images\/print.png\" alt=\"image_print\" title=\"Print Content\" \/><span class=\"pdfprnt-button-title pdfprnt-button-print-title\">Print<\/span><\/a><\/div><p>(SEN. TAMMY DUCKWORTH)<\/p>\n<p>Bipartisan legislation led by U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) to make it easier for parents to safely embark on air travel with breast milk and breastfeeding supplies successfully passed through the U.S. Senate. Senator Duckworth\u2019s\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.duckworth.senate.gov\/news\/press-releases\/duckworth-daines-cruz-hirono-renew-bipartisan-push-to-better-protect-parents-traveling-with-breast-milk\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.duckworth.senate.gov\/news\/press-releases\/duckworth-daines-cruz-hirono-renew-bipartisan-push-to-better-protect-parents-traveling-with-breast-milk&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1747404919912000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2f2fjmR2LXU4_OLFooCSjF\">Bottles and Breastfeeding Equipment Screening (BABES) Enhancement Act<\/a>\u2014co-led by U.S. Senators Steve Daines (R-MT), Ted Cruz (R-TX) and Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI)\u2014would require the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to clarify and regularly update guidance on handling breast milk, baby formula and other related nutrition products, including ice packs, in consultation with leading maternal health groups.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAfter pushing for this for years, I\u2019m proud\u00a0the Senate passed\u00a0this long overdue legislation that would make it easier for new moms to travel with their breast milk and the breastfeeding equipment they need to pump and feed their babies,\u201d\u00a0said Senator Duckworth.\u00a0\u201cI\u2019ll continue to keep pushing this legislation forward to ensure the TSA keeps its employees up to speed on their own policies and updates those policies as necessary. It\u2019s the least we can do to help parents travel through airports with the dignity and respect they deserve.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The bipartisan\u00a0BABES Enhancement Act\u00a0would help keep breastfeeding parents and their kids safe and healthy while traveling by air. Mishandled breast milk can become contaminated, which puts children at risk. Moreover, parents who lactate typically\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/infant-toddler-nutrition\/breastfeeding\/how-much-and-how-often.html#:~:text=Your%20baby%20does%20not%20need,and%20swallowing%20the%20breast%20milk.\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/infant-toddler-nutrition\/breastfeeding\/how-much-and-how-often.html%23:~:text%3DYour%2520baby%2520does%2520not%2520need,and%2520swallowing%2520the%2520breast%2520milk.&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1747404919912000&amp;usg=AOvVaw36uiRHBzIkhUBw_x0kQeAn\">need to breastfeed or pump<\/a>\u00a0once every few hours. Failure to do so can result in a clogged milk duct or a painful infection called mastitis. The legislation would better protect families by requiring TSA to:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Issue guidance promoting the hygienic handling of any breast milk, baby formula\u00a0and\u00a0other infant nutrition products, as well as accessories required to preserve these products;<\/li>\n<li>Consult with nationally\u00a0recognized\u00a0maternal health organizations in establishing and communicating this guidance;\u00a0and<\/li>\n<li>Update\u00a0guidance every five years to respond to emerging needs of parents and to account for developments in technology.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>This legislation would also direct an independent government watchdog to conduct an audit of compliance with TSA screening policies for passengers traveling with breast milk and other infant nutrition products, providing lawmakers with information related to violations of policies.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>(SEN. 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