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Baby Changing on Board Act

H.R. 248 · 119th Congress (2025-2026)

H.R. 248119TH CONGRESSINTRODUCED 01/09/2025REP. UNDERWOODD-IL · SPONSORLeft: DW-NOMINATE -0.59 (Sponsor Ranking)Lean left: no (Sponsor Ranking)Center: no (Sponsor Ranking)Lean right: no (Sponsor Ranking)Right: no (Sponsor Ranking)LEFT(SPONSOR RANKING)TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC WORKS

8 members · Left 4 · Center 2 · Right 2 (Bill Ranking)

SponsorRep. Underwood, Lauren (D-IL) (Introduced 01/09/2025)
Sponsor Voting RecordLeft · DW-NOMINATE -0.59 · measured from every roll-call vote this member has cast (voteview.com) (Sponsor Ranking)
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support across the spectrum: 8 members signed on (Bill Ranking) this bill: sponsor + current cosponsors, each once

CommitteesSenate - Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee; House - Transportation and Infrastructure Committee; House - Transportation and Infrastructure Committee; House - Transportation and Infrastructure Committee; House - Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
Latest Action06/10/2025 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Roll Call VotesThere have been no roll call votes
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Summary (1)

Introduced in House (01/09/2025)

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.

Text (4)

Engrossed in House (EH)

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 CONGRESS1st 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 titleThis Act may be cited as the Baby Changing on Board Act.

2.Installation of baby changing tables on Amtrak trains (a)In generalChapter 243 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 24313 the following: 24314.Baby changing tables (a)DefinitionsIn this section: (1)ADA-compliant restroomThe 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 tableThe 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 trainThe 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 generalAll 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)SignageEach 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 amendmentThe 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.

Introduced in House (IH)

119 HR 248 IH: Baby Changing on Board Act U.S. House of Representatives 2025-01-09 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. I119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 248IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJanuary 9, 2025Ms. Underwood (for herself and Mr. Van Drew) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and InfrastructureA BILLTo require Amtrak to install baby changing tables in bathrooms on passenger rail cars.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Baby Changing on Board Act.2.Installation of baby changing tables on Amtrak trains(a)In generalChapter 243 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 24313 the following:24314.Baby changing tables(a)DefinitionsIn this section:(1)ADA-compliant restroomThe 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 tableThe 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 trainThe 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 generalAll 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)SignageEach 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 amendmentThe 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..

Referred in Senate (RFS)

119 HR 248 : Baby Changing on Board Act U.S. House of Representatives 2025-06-10 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. IIB119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 248IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESJune 10, 2025Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and TransportationAN ACTTo require Amtrak to install baby changing tables in bathrooms on passenger rail cars.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Baby Changing on Board Act.2.Installation of baby changing tables on Amtrak trains(a)In generalChapter 243 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 24313 the following:24314.Baby changing tables(a)DefinitionsIn this section:(1)ADA-compliant restroomThe 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 tableThe 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 trainThe 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 generalAll 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)SignageEach 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 amendmentThe 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.

Reported in House (RH)

119 HR 248 RH: Baby Changing on Board Act U.S. House of Representatives 2025-06-06 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. IBUnion Calendar No. 115119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 248[Report No. 119–146]IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJanuary 9, 2025Ms. Underwood (for herself and Mr. Van Drew) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and InfrastructureJune 6, 2025Additional sponsors: Mr. Fitzpatrick, Ms. Malliotakis, Mrs. Hayes, Mr. Jackson of Illinois, Mr. Lawler, and Ms. ScanlonJune 6, 2025Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printedA BILLTo require Amtrak to install baby changing tables in bathrooms on passenger rail cars.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Baby Changing on Board Act.2.Installation of baby changing tables on Amtrak trains(a)In generalChapter 243 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 24313 the following:24314.Baby changing tables(a)DefinitionsIn this section:(1)ADA-compliant restroomThe 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 tableThe 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 trainThe 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 generalAll 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)SignageEach 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 amendmentThe 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..June 6, 2025Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed

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All Actions (17)

DateChamberAll Actions
01/09/2025Library of CongressIntroduced in House
01/09/2025Library of CongressIntroduced in House
01/09/2025House floor actionsReferred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
01/10/2025House committee actionsReferred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
04/02/2025House committee actionsSubcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Discharged
04/02/2025House committee actionsCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
04/02/2025House committee actionsOrdered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
06/06/2025Library of CongressReported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-146.
06/06/2025House floor actionsReported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-146.
06/06/2025House floor actionsPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 115.
06/09/2025House floor actionsMr. Ezell moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
06/09/2025House floor actionsConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2551-2552)
06/09/2025House floor actionsDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 248.
06/09/2025Library of CongressPassed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2551-2552)
06/09/2025House floor actionsOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2551-2552)
06/09/2025House floor actionsMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
06/10/2025SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Titles (7)

Title TypeTitle
Official Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill textTo require Amtrak to install baby changing tables in bathrooms on passenger rail cars.
Short Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill textBaby Changing on Board Act
Short Title(s) as Passed HouseBaby Changing on Board Act
Short Title(s) as Reported to HouseBaby Changing on Board Act
Display TitleBaby Changing on Board Act
Short Title(s) as IntroducedBaby Changing on Board Act
Official Title as IntroducedTo require Amtrak to install baby changing tables in bathrooms on passenger rail cars.

Amendments (0)

There are no amendments to this bill.

Cosponsors (7)

* = Original cosponsor

Committees (5)

CommitteeActivity
Senate - Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee06/10/2025 Referred To
House - Transportation and Infrastructure Committee06/06/2025 Reported By
House - Transportation and Infrastructure Committee04/02/2025 Markup By
House - Transportation and Infrastructure Committee04/02/2025 Discharged from
House - Transportation and Infrastructure Committee01/09/2025 Referred To

Related Bills (0)

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Subjects (4)

Policy Area: Transportation and Public Works

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