Passed one chamber, waiting for the other to take it up
Passed one chamber, and the other has not yet sent it to a committee or put it on its calendar.
The other chamber will hand it to a committee, place it on its calendar, or leave it where it is. Nothing has been decided, and a bill can sit here indefinitely.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- Passed Senate unanimous consent
- Awaiting House
The Senate by unanimous consent (no one objected, so there was no vote): no senator's position on it was recorded.
What this bill would do
This Act, titled the "Baby Changing on Board Act," requires the installation of baby changing tables on certain passenger rail cars. It specifically mandates that all covered passenger rail cars must have a baby changing table in at least one restroom. If an ADA-compliant public restroom is available in the car, that restroom must contain the table. The law also requires clear signage to identify the presence and location of these tables. These requirements apply to cars owned or operated by Amtrak and certain other intercity passenger rail service providers receiving federal assistance.
Yes· 3 of 6
- Scored +5
Does this expand the rights of people with disabilities?
The bill requires baby changing tables to be installed in ADA-compliant public restrooms in covered rail cars.
- Scored +4
Would people with disabilities be better off under this?
The bill specifically integrates baby changing requirements into ADA-compliant public restrooms.
- Scored +3
Would children be better off under this?
The requirement for baby changing tables ensures necessary facilities are available for infants and young children during travel.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Access to baby changing facilities: Covered passenger rail cars will be required to have a baby changing table in at least one restroom, which provides a specific structure to support and retain a child for diaper changes (Section 2, subsection a, paragraph 3; subsection b, paragraph 1).
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Improved visibility for travelers: The bill requires that each restroom containing a table must have signage that clearly indicates its presence, and the tables themselves must be clearly identified with signage (Section 2, subsection b, paragraph 2).
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Equality in accessibility: When an ADA-compliant public restroom is present in a covered passenger car, the law mandates that such restroom must have a baby changing table (Section 2, subsection b, paragraph 1).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Exclusions for certain travelers: The requirements do not apply to private rail cars used for excursion, recreational, or private transportation purposes (Section 2, subsection a, paragraph 3, subparagraph B, paragraph i).
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Exclusions for historical equipment: The mandate does not apply to historical or antiquated rail passenger cars (Section 2, subsection a, paragraph 3, subparagraph B, paragraph ii).
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 people with disabilities be better off under this? — The bill specifically integrates baby changing requirements into ADA-compliant public restrooms. Would children be better off under this? — The requirement for baby changing tables ensures necessary facilities are available for infants and young children during travel. Would women be better off under this? — Providing baby changing facilities improves the ease of travel for parents caring for infants.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this expand the rights of people with disabilities? — The bill requires baby changing tables to be installed in ADA-compliant public restrooms in covered rail cars. Does this make child care cost less? — The mandate for baby changing tables provides increased convenience and utility for parents traveling with young children.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this improve buses, trains and other public transport? — The act improves the service quality of intercity passenger rail by adding essential amenities for families.
- 5/12/2026
- Message on Senate action sent to the House.
- Held at the desk.
- Received in the House.
- 5/11/2026
- Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
- Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2204; text: CR S2204)
- 4/22/2026
- 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.
- Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 378.
- 2/12/2026
- Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
- 1/13/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
Marsha BlackburnRepublican · Tennessee