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S. 71 · 119th CongressTransportation and Public Works

Baby Changing on Board Act passed the Senate 483 days after introduction and awaits a vote in the House

Sponsored by Welch, Peter D-VT · 1 cosponsor: 0 Democrats, 1 Republican
IntroducedJan 13, 2025
ReportedFeb 12, 2026
Passed one chamberMay 11, 2026
Passed both—
Law—
What it changes · CRS summary

Written by the Congressional Research Service [2]. 64 words.

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.

Context
Committees
Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
Policy area
Transportation and Public Works: 87 of 3,176 bills became law, 113th–118th (2.7%)
Sponsor
0 of 304 bills enacted since 2013
Text versions
3, from introduced in senate to engrossed in senate · 432 words
Subjects
Child safety and welfareDisability and health-based discriminationNational Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak)Railroads
Latest action
May 12, 2026: Held at the desk.
Records
Congress.gov · Bill text
Exhibit 1Passage odds band at each stage, rated when the bill reached it [4]
Related bills · 0

The bill status record lists no related bills.

Exhibit 2Articles naming the bill per day, last 90 days, US sources [3]