HR 8995 United States House · 118th Congress

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
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Jul 2024
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Introduced Jul 11, 2024 Last action Dec 12, 2024
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Dec 12, 2024
Lower · Passed
Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 118-870.
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Sep 18, 2024
Lower · Passed
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
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Sep 18, 2024
Lower · Passed
Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Discharged
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Jul 12, 2024
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
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Jul 11, 2024
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
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Jul 11, 2024
Introduced
Introduced in House
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1 primary · 17 co-sponsors

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