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Baby Changing in Health Centers Act

USA119th CongressHR-6370| House 
| Updated: 12/3/2025
Lauren Underwood

Lauren Underwood

Democratic Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (1)
Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)

Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation amends the Public Health Service Act to require certain health centers to install baby changing tables in their restrooms as a condition for receiving federal grants. Health centers must provide assurances that these tables are physically safe, sanitary, and appropriate for use. Importantly, grant funds received under this section can be utilized to cover the costs associated with acquiring and installing these baby changing tables and necessary signage. The bill outlines several exceptions to this requirement, including restrooms not accessible for public use, or those with clear and conspicuous signs indicating the location of another changing table within the facility. An exception also applies if new construction for installation is deemed unfeasible. The Secretary of Health and Human Services is authorized to grant extensions or waivers for compliance under extenuating circumstances, and an additional $5,000,000 is authorized to assist health centers in meeting these new standards. The requirements apply immediately to newly constructed or substantially renovated facilities, and within five years for all other existing facilities.
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Timeline
Dec 3, 2025
Introduced in House
Dec 3, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • December 3, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • December 3, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Baby Changing in Health Centers Act

USA119th CongressHR-6370| House 
| Updated: 12/3/2025
This legislation amends the Public Health Service Act to require certain health centers to install baby changing tables in their restrooms as a condition for receiving federal grants. Health centers must provide assurances that these tables are physically safe, sanitary, and appropriate for use. Importantly, grant funds received under this section can be utilized to cover the costs associated with acquiring and installing these baby changing tables and necessary signage. The bill outlines several exceptions to this requirement, including restrooms not accessible for public use, or those with clear and conspicuous signs indicating the location of another changing table within the facility. An exception also applies if new construction for installation is deemed unfeasible. The Secretary of Health and Human Services is authorized to grant extensions or waivers for compliance under extenuating circumstances, and an additional $5,000,000 is authorized to assist health centers in meeting these new standards. The requirements apply immediately to newly constructed or substantially renovated facilities, and within five years for all other existing facilities.
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Timeline
Dec 3, 2025
Introduced in House
Dec 3, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • December 3, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • December 3, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Lauren Underwood

Lauren Underwood

Democratic Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (1)
Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)

Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted