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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.
Action Timeline
2025-06-10
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
2025-06-09
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2025-06-09
Mr. Ezell moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
2025-06-09
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2551-2552)
2025-06-09
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 248.
2025-06-09
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2551-2552)
2025-06-09
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2551-2552)
2025-06-06
Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-146.
2025-06-06
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 115.
2025-06-06
Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-146.
Frequently Asked Questions
Did HR.248 pass?
HR.248 is still alive. Current stage: PASSED_ONE. Pass likelihood: 28%.
What does HR.248 do?
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.
Who sponsored HR.248?
HR.248 was sponsored by Lauren Underwood (D-Illinois).
Full Bill Text
119 HR 248 EH: Baby Changing on Board Act U.S. House of Representatives text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 248 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To require Amtrak to install baby changing tables in bathrooms on passenger rail cars. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Baby Changing on Board Act . 2. Installation of baby changing tables on Amtrak trains (a) In general Chapter 243 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 24313 the following: 24314. Baby changing tables (a) Definitions In this section: (1) ADA-compliant restroom The term ADA-compliant restroom means a restroom that complies with the requirements set forth in section 242(a) of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ( 42 U.S.C. 12162(a) ). (2) Baby changing table The term baby changing table means an elevated, freestanding structure generally designed to support and retain a child with a body weight of up to 30 pounds in a horizontal position for the purpose of allowing an individual to change the child’s diaper, including pull-out or drop-down changing surfaces. (3) Covered passenger rail train The term covered passenger rail train — (A) means a passenger rail train that— (i) is owned and operated by the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (commonly known as Amtrak ); and (ii) was solicited for purchase after the date of the enactment of the Baby Changing on Board Act for use by Amtrak; and (B) does not include any passenger rail train that Amtrak operates, but does not own. (b) Baby changing tables (1) In general All covered passenger rail trains shall have a baby changing table in at least one restroom in each car, including in an ADA-compliant restroom. (2) Signage Each restroom described in paragraph (1) shall clearly indicate with signage the presence of a baby changing table and such baby changing tables shall be clearly identified with signage. . (b) Clerical amendment The chapter analysis for chapter 243 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 24313 the following: 24314. Baby changing tables. . Passed the House of Representatives June 9, 2025. Kevin F. McCumber, Clerk.
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