H.R. 248 · Where this bill is now
In the Senate
Passed the House Jun 9, 2025. Received Jun 10, 2025; no Senate vote yet
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryRequires baby changing tables on Amtrak trains
This bill requires Amtrak passenger trains to have a baby changing table in at least one restroom in each train car. One of these changing tables must be in a restroom that meets accessibility standards under the Americans with Disabilities Act, so passengers with disabilities can use it.
How it affects you
If you travel on Amtrak with a baby or small child, you'll have a dedicated place to change diapers on the train. Parents and caregivers who use Amtrak for longer trips would directly benefit from this addition.
Read the official summary (Introduced in House, Jan 9, 2025)
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.
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
1st SessionH. R. 248
AN ACT
Baby Changing on Board Act
Sponsor: Rep. Lauren Underwood (D-IL-14) · Introduced Jan 9, 2025 · Transportation and Public Works · 4 versions of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Jun 10, 2025: “Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.”
Sections
The wording of this bill hasn’t changed across its 4 official versions.