Baby Changing on Board Act

United States119th CongressHR-248House of Representatives
Updated: Jun 10, 2025

Summary

This legislation, known as the "Baby Changing on Board Act" , amends federal law to require the installation of baby changing tables on certain Amtrak passenger rail cars. It specifies that all "covered passenger rail trains" , defined as those owned and operated by Amtrak and solicited for purchase after the act's enactment, must comply with this requirement. Under the bill, each car on these covered trains must include at least one baby changing table in a restroom, with one also mandated in an ADA-compliant restroom . The tables are designed to support children up to 30 pounds, and the legislation further stipulates that clear signage must be present to indicate the availability and location of these baby changing facilities.

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S-71: Baby Changing on Board Act

Held at the desk.

  1. Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2551-2552)

  2. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2551-2552)

    House of Representatives

  3. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    House of Representatives

  4. Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

    Senate