Baby Changing on Board Act
Amtrak: Baby Changing Tables on New Trains
The Baby Changing on Board Act has been approved by the Senate committee and is now waiting for a vote by the full Senate. It is currently placed on the legislative calendar and is actively moving through the process. There is no companion bill mentioned at this time.
Legislative Progress
This is a common-sense, bipartisan bill with no obvious opposition, but it still needs to compete for time on the busy legislative calendar.
Key Points
- This bill requires Amtrak to include baby changing tables in at least one restroom on every car of its new trains. These tables must be available in both standard and handicap-accessible bathrooms.
- The rule applies to new trains that Amtrak buys after the law passes. It does not force Amtrak to fix or change older trains they already own or trains they run but do not own.
- Amtrak would also have to put up clear signs so passengers can easily find which bathrooms have the changing tables.
- This plan aims to make traveling by train easier for families with small children. Currently, many train bathrooms lack a safe or clean place to change a diaper.
Impact Analysis
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Milestones
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 378.
The bill is now on the schedule for the full chamber to consider. It's in line for debate and a vote.
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.
The committee approved this bill and is sending it to the full chamber for a vote. This is a significant step — most bills never get this far.
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
The committee approved this bill and is sending it to the full chamber for a vote. This is a significant step — most bills never get this far.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in Senate
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Votes
No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
News
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Baby Changing on Board Act
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