Lauren Underwood (D-IL)
Baby Changing on Board Act
A Democratic bill with 4 Republican cosponsors · See all 7 cosponsors
Last activity — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
In the other chamber's committee
Passed one chamber and has been handed to a committee in the other.
The committee decides whether it goes any further, and most bills that reach a committee never leave it. A committee that simply does nothing kills a bill without anyone ever voting against it, so no news from here is usually the news.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- Passed House voice vote
- In Senate committee
The House by voice vote (members called out yes or no together): no member's position on it was recorded.
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the Baby Changing on Board Act, requires Amtrak to install baby changing tables on certain passenger rail cars. The mandate applies to trains owned and operated by Amtrak that were solicited for purchase after this Act is enacted. Every such covered car must have a baby changing table in at least one restroom, which can include an ADA-compliant restroom. Additionally, the bill requires clear signage to indicate the presence of these tables.
Yes· 3 of 5
- Scored +2
Would children be better off under this?
The mandate ensures facilities are available for the care of infants and young children on trains.
- Scored +2
Would women be better off under this?
The provision of baby changing tables assists women and caregivers traveling with infants.
- Scored +2
Does this expand the rights of people with disabilities?
The bill allows baby changing tables to be installed in ADA-compliant restrooms, supporting accessibility standards.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Convenience for Travelers: All covered passenger rail trains will have a baby changing table in at least one restroom in each car, which includes the option of an ADA-compliant restroom (Section 2(a)(1)).
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Improved Accessibility through Information: Each restroom containing a table must have clear signage indicating its presence, ensuring travelers can easily identify the amenity (Section 2(a)(2)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are explicitly mentioned in the text of the bill.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would children be better off under this? — The mandate ensures facilities are available for the care of infants and young children on trains. Would women be better off under this? — The provision of baby changing tables assists women and caregivers traveling with infants.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this expand the rights of people with disabilities? — The bill allows baby changing tables to be installed in ADA-compliant restrooms, supporting accessibility standards. Does this make child care cost less? — The bill provides practical amenities that support parents traveling with young children.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this improve buses, trains and other public transport? — The bill enhances Amtrak's passenger rail service by mandating the installation of baby changing tables.
- 6/10/2025
- Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- 6/9/2025
- Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2551-2552)
- On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2551-2552)
- DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 248.
- Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2551-2552)
- Mr. Ezell moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
- 6/6/2025
- Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-146.
- Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 115.
- 4/2/2025
- Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Discharged
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
- 3/3/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/21/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 1/24/2025
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- 1/10/2025
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
- 1/9/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Brian FitzpatrickRepublican · Pennsylvania
Jahana HayesDemocrat · Connecticut
Jonathan JacksonDemocrat · Illinois
Michael LawlerRepublican · New York
Nicole MalliotakisRepublican · New York
Mary Gay ScanlonDemocrat · Pennsylvania
Jefferson Van DrewRepublican · New Jersey