Baby Changing on Board Act

Sponsored byRep. Underwood, Lauren [D-IL-14]IL· Introduced 9 janvier 2025

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

10 juin 2025·1 year ago

Summary

Introduced in House · Updated 7 février 2025

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.

Timeline

17 actions

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
10 juin 2025 · IntroReferral
Mr. Ezell moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
9 juin 2025 · Floor
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2551-2552)
9 juin 2025 · Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 248.
9 juin 2025 · Floor
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2551-2552)
9 juin 2025 · Floor
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2551-2552)
9 juin 2025 · Floor
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
9 juin 2025 · Floor
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 115.
6 juin 2025 · Calendars
Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-146.
6 juin 2025 · Committee
Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-146.
6 juin 2025 · Committee
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
2 avril 2025 · Committee
Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Discharged
2 avril 2025 · Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
2 avril 2025 · Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
10 janvier 2025 · Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
9 janvier 2025 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
9 janvier 2025 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
9 janvier 2025 · IntroReferral

Sponsorship

7 cosponsors

Sponsor

Rep. Underwood, Lauren [D-IL-14]IL

Cosponsors

Democrat343%
Republican457%

Democrat:Rep. Scanlon, Mary Gay [D-PA-5]PA
Republican:Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17]NY
Democrat:Rep. Jackson, Jonathan L. [D-IL-1]IL
Democrat:Rep. Hayes, Jahana [D-CT-5]CT
Republican:Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1]PA
Republican:Rep. Malliotakis, Nicole [R-NY-11]NY
Republican:Rep. Van Drew, Jefferson [R-NJ-2]NJ

Classification

Policy area

Transportation and Public Works

Legislative subjects

Child safety and welfareDisability and health-based discriminationNational Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak)Railroads

Committees

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
House · Standing
- Referred To9 Jan 2025
- Discharged from2 Apr 2025
- Markup By2 Apr 2025
- Reported By6 Jun 2025
- Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Subcommittee
  - Referred to10 Jan 2025
Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
Senate · Standing
- Referred To10 Jun 2025

Reports

H. Rept. 119-146

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