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119th Congress · H.R. 248 · Passed Origin

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.

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SubjectsChild safety and welfareDisability and health-based discriminationNational Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak)Railroads
Sponsor
Lauren Underwood, D-IL-14
4 terms · @RepUnderwood
2228 Rayburn House Office Building Washington DC 20515-1314 · 202-225-2976
Cosponsors (7)
  • Jefferson Van Drew, R-NJ-2Original cosponsor
    Co-sponsored Jan 9, 2025 · 4 terms · @Congressman_JVD
  • Brian K. Fitzpatrick, R-PA-1
    Co-sponsored Jan 24, 2025 · 5 terms · @RepBrianFitz
  • Nicole Malliotakis, R-NY-11
    Co-sponsored Jan 24, 2025 · 3 terms · @RepMalliotakis
  • Jahana Hayes, D-CT-5
    Co-sponsored Jan 24, 2025 · 4 terms · @RepJahanaHayes
  • Jonathan L. Jackson, D-IL-1
    Co-sponsored Feb 21, 2025 · 2 terms
  • Michael V. Lawler, R-NY-17
    Co-sponsored Feb 21, 2025 · 2 terms · @RepMikeLawler
  • Mary G. Scanlon, D-PA-5
    Co-sponsored Mar 3, 2025 · 5 terms · @RepMGS
Committees (2)
  • Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
    Senate Standing · Activity Jun 10, 2025
  • Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
    House Standing · Activity Jun 6, 2025
Actions (17)
  1. Jun 10, 2025 · via Senate
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  2. Jun 9, 2025 · via House floor actions
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  3. Jun 9, 2025 · via House floor actions
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2551-2552)
  4. Jun 9, 2025 · via Library of Congress
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2551-2552)
  5. Jun 9, 2025 · via House floor actions
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 248.
  6. Jun 9, 2025 · via House floor actions
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2551-2552)
  7. Jun 9, 2025 · via House floor actions
    Mr. Ezell moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
  8. Jun 6, 2025 · via House floor actions
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 115.
  9. Jun 6, 2025 · via House floor actions
    Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-146.
  10. Jun 6, 2025 · via Library of Congress
    Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-146.
  11. Apr 2, 2025 · via House committee actions
    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
  12. Apr 2, 2025 · via House committee actions
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  13. Apr 2, 2025 · via House committee actions
    Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Discharged
  14. Jan 10, 2025 · via House committee actions
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
  15. Jan 9, 2025 · via House floor actions
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
  16. Jan 9, 2025 · via Library of Congress
    Introduced in House
  17. Jan 9, 2025 · via Library of Congress
    Introduced in House
IntroducedJan 9, 2025
Policy areaTransportation and Public Works

Constitutional authority cited

[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 5 (Thursday, January 9, 2025)][House]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Ms. UNDERWOOD:H.R. 248.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:Article 1, Section 8 of the United States Constitution[Page H92]
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