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PASSED HOUSE· 119TH CONGRESS

House BillHR 248RailroadsDisability and health-based discrimination

Baby Changing on Board Act

INTRO JAN 9· LAST ACTION JUN 10

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WHAT THE BILL DOES

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This bill addresses a common inconvenience for families traveling with young children on long-distance trains. Currently, many Amtrak trains lack proper facilities for changing diapers, forcing parents to use cramped seating areas or restrooms without a suitable surface. If this bill becomes law, it would make train travel more family-friendly and accessible for those with infants, potentially encouraging more families to choose train travel. If it doesn't pass, families would continue to face the same challenges of finding appropriate places to change diapers on Amtrak journeys.

KEY PROVISIONS

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PROVISION 01

Requires Amtrak to install baby changing tables in at least one restroom per car on certain passenger rail trains.

This directly addresses the lack of facilities for parents and caregivers on trains.

PROVISION 02

The requirement only applies to trains owned and operated by Amtrak that are solicited for purchase after the law's enactment date.

This limits the scope to new train acquisitions, avoiding retrofitting existing fleets.

PROVISION 03

Mandates that at least one baby changing table must be in an ADA-compliant restroom.

This ensures accessibility for all caregivers, including those with disabilities.

PROVISION 04

Requires clear signage indicating the presence of baby changing tables.

This helps passengers easily locate the facilities when needed.

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ACTION TIMELINE

15 EVENTS

JUN 10

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

SENATE · INTROREFERRAL

JUN 9

Mr. Ezell moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

HOUSE · FLOOR

JUN 9

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2551-2552)

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JUN 9

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 248.

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BILL INFO

TypeHouse Bill

NumberHR 248

Congress119th

StatusPassed House

IntroducedJan 9, 2025

Last actionJun 10, 2025

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PASSED HOUSE· 119TH CONGRESS · TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JAN 9, 2025

House BillHR 248RailroadsDisability and health-based discrimination

Baby Changing on Board Act

INTRODUCED JAN 9, 2025· LAST ACTION JUN 10, 2025

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LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS

STEP 4 OF 8

Introduced

In Committee

Reported

Passed House

Passed Senate

Conference

To President

Became Law

Introduced
In Committee
Reported
Passed House
Passed Senate
Conference
To President
Became Law

WHAT THE BILL DOES

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KEY PROVISIONS

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Requires Amtrak to install baby changing tables in at least one restroom per car on certain passenger rail trains.

This directly addresses the lack of facilities for parents and caregivers on trains.

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The requirement only applies to trains owned and operated by Amtrak that are solicited for purchase after the law's enactment date.

This limits the scope to new train acquisitions, avoiding retrofitting existing fleets.

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Mandates that at least one baby changing table must be in an ADA-compliant restroom.

This ensures accessibility for all caregivers, including those with disabilities.

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Requires clear signage indicating the presence of baby changing tables.

This helps passengers easily locate the facilities when needed.

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After the date of enactment (future, not specified in text)

Requirement for baby changing tables applies to passenger rail trains solicited for purchase after the date of enactment of the Act.

GLOSSARY

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Amtrak: The National Railroad Passenger Corporation, a passenger rail service that operates across the United States.
ADA-compliant restroom: A bathroom that meets the standards set by the Americans with Disabilities Act, ensuring it is accessible for people with disabilities.
Covered passenger rail train: A train owned and operated by Amtrak that was ordered after this law officially became active.
Solicited for purchase: When a company formally requests bids or proposals from manufacturers to buy new equipment, like train cars.
Enactment: The process by which a bill officially becomes a law.

ACTION TIMELINE

15 EVENTS

JUN 10, 25

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

INTROREFERRAL

JUN 9, 25

Mr. Ezell moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

FLOOR

JUN 9, 25

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2551-2552)

FLOOR

JUN 9, 25

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 248.

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