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Introduced
07/11/2024
07/11/2024
In Committee
09/18/2024
09/18/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To require Amtrak to install baby changing tables in all ADA-accessible bathrooms on passenger rail cars.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the "Baby Changing on Board Act," requires Amtrak, the National Railroad Passenger Corporation, to install baby changing tables in all Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)-compliant bathrooms on its passenger rail cars that were purchased after the enactment of this Act. The bill defines a "baby changing table" as an elevated, freestanding structure designed to support a child up to 30 pounds for the purpose of changing diapers. It also requires clear signage to indicate the presence of these baby changing tables in the ADA-compliant restrooms on the covered Amtrak trains.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (18)
Lauren Underwood (D)*,
Alma Adams (D),
Shontel Brown (D),
André Carson (D),
Troy Carter (D),
Don Davis (D),
Madeleine Dean (D),
Dwight Evans (D),
Brian Fitzpatrick (R),
Josh Gottheimer (D),
Raúl Grijalva (D),
Ashley Hinson (R),
Nicole Malliotakis (R),
LaMonica McIver (D),
Jill Tokuda (D),
Paul Tonko (D),
David Trone (D),
Jeff Van Drew (R),
Last Action
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 711. (on 12/12/2024)
Bill Topics
Transportation
- ‐ Railroads and Railroad Safety
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/8995/all-info | 07/12/2024 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr8995/BILLS-118hr8995rh.pdf | 12/14/2024 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr8995/BILLS-118hr8995ih.pdf | 08/20/2024 |
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