Baby Changing on Board Act
HR 8995, the Baby Changing on Board Act, requires Amtrak to install baby changing tables in every accessible restroom on new passenger trains purchased after the law's enactment. The bill defines "baby changing tables" as elevated, freestanding structures supporting children up to 30 pounds and specifies they must be clearly marked with signage. This directly affects parents and caregivers traveling on Amtrak's newly acquired trains, ensuring accessible diaper-changing facilities in designated restrooms. The law applies only to Amtrak-owned trains solicited for purchase after the bill becomes law, not to existing trains.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jul 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced Jul 11, 2024
Last action Dec 12, 2024
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Total actions
8
Key actions
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Committee
5
Dec 12, 2024
Lower · Passed
Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 118-870.
lower
Sep 18, 2024
Lower · Passed
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
lower
Sep 18, 2024
Lower · Passed
Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Discharged
lower
Jul 12, 2024
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
lower
Jul 11, 2024
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
lower
Jul 11, 2024
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 17 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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Lauren Underwood
DDemocratic
Co
Alma S. Adams
DDemocratic
Co
André Carson
DDemocratic
Co
Ashley Hinson
RRepublican
Co
Brian K. Fitzpatrick
RRepublican
Co
David J. Trone
DDemocratic
Co
Donald G. Davis
DDemocratic
Co
Dwight Evans
DDemocratic
Co
Jefferson Van Drew
RRepublican
Co
Jill N. Tokuda
DDemocratic
Co
Josh Gottheimer
DDemocratic
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