H.R. 248: Baby Changing on Board Act
A House bill (H.R.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | House bill (H.R.) |
| Originating chamber | House |
| Introduced | 2025-01-09 |
| Sponsor | Rep. Underwood, Lauren [D-IL-14] |
| Policy area | Transportation and Public Works |
| Cosponsors | 7 |
| Latest action | 2025-06-10 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. |
| Last updated | 2026-07-13 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in House, 2025-01-09):
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.
Cosponsors (7)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Jefferson Van Drew | R NJ (original cosponsor) 2025-01-09 |
| Brian K. Fitzpatrick | R PA 2025-01-24 |
| Nicole Malliotakis | R NY 2025-01-24 |
| Jahana Hayes | D CT 2025-01-24 |
| Jonathan L. Jackson | D IL 2025-02-21 |
| Michael Lawler | R NY 2025-02-21 |
| Mary Gay Scanlon | D PA 2025-03-03 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for H.R. 248 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is H.R. 248?
H.R. 248 is a House bill (H.R.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the House. Official title: Baby Changing on Board Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for H.R. 248 are available on congress.gov.
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