H.R. 248 Passed the House Transportation and Public Works

Baby Changing on Board Act

To require Amtrak to install baby changing tables in bathrooms on passenger rail cars.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Rep. Underwood, Lauren [D-IL-14] Introduced January 9, 2025 Cosponsors 7 (4 R, 3 D) Latest action June 10, 2025

Summary

Baby Changing on Board Act
This bill requires Amtrak passenger rail trains to have a baby changing table in at least one restroom in each car, including in an Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990-compliant restroom. The bill applies to passenger rail trains that are (1) owned and operated by Amtrak, and (2) solicited for purchase after the bill's enactment for use by Amtrak.

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Actions

  1. Jun 10, 2025 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  2. Jun 9, 2025 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  3. Jun 9, 2025 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2551-2552)
  4. Jun 9, 2025 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 248.
  5. Jun 9, 2025 Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2551-2552)
  6. Jun 9, 2025 Mr. Ezell moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
  7. Jun 6, 2025 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 115.
  8. Jun 6, 2025 Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-146.
  9. Apr 2, 2025 Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
  10. Apr 2, 2025 Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  11. Apr 2, 2025 Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Discharged
  12. Jan 10, 2025 Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.

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