H.R. 248 · 119th Congress

Baby Changing on Board Act

Introduced Jan 9, 2025Policy area: Transportation and Public Works

Status: Passed House

  1. Introduced (done)
  2. Committee (done)
  3. Passed House (current)
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
  6. Law

Latest action

: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Summary

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.

Summary by the Congressional Research Service.

Actions

  1. Senate

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

  2. House

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  3. House

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2551-2552)

  4. House

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 248.

  5. House

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2551-2552)

  6. House

    Mr. Ezell moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  7. House

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 115.

  8. House

    Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-146.

  9. House

    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

  10. House

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

  11. House

    Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Discharged

  12. House

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.

Show 2 earlier actions
  1. House

    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

  2. Introduced in House