S. 71 Passed the Senate Transportation and Public Works

Baby Changing on Board Act

A bill to require Amtrak to install baby changing tables in bathrooms on passenger rail cars.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT] Introduced January 13, 2025 Cosponsors 1 (1 R) Latest action May 12, 2026

Summary

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.

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Actions

  1. May 12, 2026 Held at the desk.
  2. May 12, 2026 Received in the House.
  3. May 12, 2026 Message on Senate action sent to the House.
  4. May 11, 2026 Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2204; text: CR S2204)
  5. May 11, 2026 Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
  6. Apr 22, 2026 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 378.
  7. Apr 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.
  8. Feb 12, 2026 Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
  9. Jan 13, 2025 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  10. Jan 13, 2025 Introduced in Senate

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