119th Congress
H.R. 248
Baby Changing on Board Act
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became law
- Sponsor
- Lauren Underwood(D-IL)
- Introduced
- Jan 9, 2025
- Policy area
- Transportation and Public Works
- Committees
- House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure; Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
- Official text
- Referred in Senate · Congress.gov page
Cosponsors (7)
Original cosponsors (1)
- Jefferson Van Drew (R-NJ)
Added later (6)
- Brian K. Fitzpatrick (R-PA) · Jan 24, 2025
- Jahana Hayes (D-CT) · Jan 24, 2025
- Nicole Malliotakis (R-NY) · Jan 24, 2025
- Jonathan L. Jackson (D-IL) · Feb 21, 2025
- Michael Lawler (R-NY) · Feb 21, 2025
- Mary Gay Scanlon (D-PA) · Mar 3, 2025
Summary
Summary by the Congressional Research Service· describes the “Introduced in House” version
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.
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Jun 10, 2025 · Senate
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. - Jun 9, 2025 · House
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. - Jun 9, 2025 · House
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2551-2552) - Jun 9, 2025 · House
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 248. - Jun 9, 2025 · House
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2551-2552) - Jun 9, 2025 · House
Mr. Ezell moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. - Jun 6, 2025 · House
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 115. - Jun 6, 2025 · House
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 · House
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. - Jan 9, 2025
Introduced in House