HR 248
119th Congress
House
Transportation and Public Works
Child safety and welfare
Disability and health-based discrimination
National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak)
Railroads
Baby Changing on Board Act
Introduced: January 9, 2025
Introduced by:
Underwood, Lauren
Democratic
· Illinois
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15 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 10, 2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Jun 9, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 9, 2025
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2551-2552)
Jun 9, 2025
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2551-2552)
Jun 9, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 248.
Jun 9, 2025
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2551-2552)
Jun 9, 2025
Mr. Ezell moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Jun 6, 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 115.
Jun 6, 2025
Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-146.
Apr 2, 2025
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Apr 2, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Apr 2, 2025
Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Discharged
Jan 10, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
Jan 9, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Jan 9, 2025
Introduced in House
Plain-English 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.
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.