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Baby Changing on Board Act

USA119th CongressS-71| Senate 
| Updated: 2/12/2026
Peter Welch

Peter Welch

Democratic Senator

Vermont

Cosponsors (1)
Marsha Blackburn (Republican)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The "Baby Changing on Board Act" aims to enhance family-friendly amenities on Amtrak trains by requiring the installation of baby changing tables. This legislation amends title 49 of the U.S. Code to mandate these facilities on specific passenger rail cars. Under the bill, all covered passenger rail trains —defined as those owned and operated by Amtrak and solicited for purchase after the Act's enactment—must include a baby changing table in at least one restroom per rail car. This requirement extends to ADA-compliant restrooms to ensure accessibility for all passengers. Furthermore, the bill stipulates that clear signage must be present to indicate the location of these baby changing tables within the restrooms, making them easily identifiable for travelers with infants.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-4315
Baby Changing on Board Act
Jan 13, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jan 13, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Jun 10, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-248
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Feb 12, 2026
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-4315
    Baby Changing on Board Act


  • January 13, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 13, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • June 10, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-248
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • February 12, 2026
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

Transportation and Public Works

Related Bills

  • HR 119-248: Baby Changing on Board Act
Child safety and welfareDisability and health-based discriminationNational Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak)Railroads

Baby Changing on Board Act

USA119th CongressS-71| Senate 
| Updated: 2/12/2026
The "Baby Changing on Board Act" aims to enhance family-friendly amenities on Amtrak trains by requiring the installation of baby changing tables. This legislation amends title 49 of the U.S. Code to mandate these facilities on specific passenger rail cars. Under the bill, all covered passenger rail trains —defined as those owned and operated by Amtrak and solicited for purchase after the Act's enactment—must include a baby changing table in at least one restroom per rail car. This requirement extends to ADA-compliant restrooms to ensure accessibility for all passengers. Furthermore, the bill stipulates that clear signage must be present to indicate the location of these baby changing tables within the restrooms, making them easily identifiable for travelers with infants.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-4315
Baby Changing on Board Act
Jan 13, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jan 13, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Jun 10, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-248
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Feb 12, 2026
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-4315
    Baby Changing on Board Act


  • January 13, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 13, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • June 10, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-248
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • February 12, 2026
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Peter Welch

Peter Welch

Democratic Senator

Vermont

Cosponsors (1)
Marsha Blackburn (Republican)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Transportation and Public Works

Related Bills

  • HR 119-248: Baby Changing on Board Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Child safety and welfareDisability and health-based discriminationNational Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak)Railroads