119th Congress
S. 71
Baby Changing on Board Act
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To President
- Became law
- Sponsor
- Peter Welch(D-VT)
- Introduced
- Jan 13, 2025
- Policy area
- Transportation and Public Works
- Committees
- Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
- Official text
- Engrossed in Senate · Congress.gov page
Cosponsors (1)
Original cosponsors (1)
- Marsha Blackburn (R-TN)
Summary
Summary by the Congressional Research Service· describes the “Introduced in Senate” 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
- May 12, 2026 · House
Held at the desk. - May 12, 2026 · House
Received in the House. - May 12, 2026 · Senate
Message on Senate action sent to the House. - May 11, 2026 · Senate
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2204; text: CR S2204) - May 11, 2026
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. - Apr 22, 2026 · Senate
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 378. - Apr 22, 2026 · Senate
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 119-118. - Feb 12, 2026 · Senate
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably. - Jan 13, 2025 · Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. - Jan 13, 2025
Introduced in Senate