United States 119th Congress Status: Passed House Bipartisan · 4 D · 4 R cosponsors

HR 248 — Baby Changing on Board Act

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

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has passed the House. Introduced January 09, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the Senate.

Odds of enactment

Moderate chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a moderate chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Advancing 54% · moderate confidence

  • Passed House

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 8 sponsors

    1 primary, 7 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (4 D · 4 R) — cross-party backing.

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In plain language

HR 248 aims to improve railroads and pipelines under transportation oversight.

HR 248 focuses on updating regulations for railroads and pipelines. This legislation is currently under review by several committees.

What this means for you
  • Workers: This bill could lead to improved job safety and working conditions in the transportation sector.
  • Environment: Strengthening regulations may help reduce environmental risks associated with railroad and pipeline operations.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

6 added · 1 removed

Plain-language change summary

The text indicates that "H.R. 248" has been referred to the Senate and assigned to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation as of June 10, 2025. Additionally, the reference to the bill being "Engrossed in House" has been removed. This change signifies the bill's progression from the House to the Senate and clarifies its current status in the legislative process.

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248 Engrossed in House (EH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H.
248 Referred in Senate (RFS)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H.
248 _______________________________________________________________________ AN ACT To require Amtrak to install baby changing tables in bathrooms on passenger rail cars.
248 _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 10, 2025 Received;
read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation _______________________________________________________________________ AN ACT To require Amtrak to install baby changing tables in bathrooms on passenger rail cars.
Clerk.
KEVIN F.
119th CONGRESS 1st Session H.
MCCUMBER, Clerk.
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248 _______________________________________________________________________ AN ACT To require Amtrak to install baby changing tables in bathrooms on passenger rail cars.
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What Congress says this changes

H. Rept. 119-146

Published by the reporting committee Not generated — this is the committee's own “Changes in Existing Law Made by the Bill, as Reported”.

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changes in existing law made by 
the bill, as reported, are shown as follows (new matter is 
printed in italics and existing law in which no change is 
proposed is shown in roman):

 TITLE 49, UNITED STATES CODE

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SUBTITLE V--RAIL PROGRAMS

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PART C--PASSENGER TRANSPORTATION

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 CHAPTER 243--AMTRAK

Sec.
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24314. Baby changing tables.

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Sec. 24314. Baby changing tables

 (a) Definitions.--In this section:
 (1) Ada-compliant restroom.--The term ``ADA-compliant 
 restroom'' means a restroom that complies with the 
 requirements set forth in section 242(a) of the 
 Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 
 12162(a)).
 (2) Baby changing table.--The term ``baby changing 
 table'' means an elevated, freestanding structure 
 generally designed to support and retain a child with a 
 body weight of up to 30 pounds in a horizontal position 
 for the purpose of allowing an individual to change the 
 child's diaper, including pull-out or drop-down 
 changing surfaces.
 (3) Covered passenger rail train.--The term ``covered 
 passenger rail train''--
 (A) means a passenger rail train that--
 (i) is owned and operated by the 
 National Railroad Passenger Corporation 
 (commonly known as ``Amtrak''); and
 (ii) was solicited for purchase after 
 the date of the enactment of the Baby 
 Changing on Board Act for use by 
 Amtrak; and
 (B) does not include any passenger rail train 
 that Amtrak operates, but does not own.
 (b) Baby Changing Tables.--
 (1) In general.--All covered passenger rail trains 
 shall have a baby changing table in at least one 
 restroom in each car, including in an ADA-compliant 
 restroom.
 (2) Signage.--Each restroom described in paragraph 
 (1) shall clearly indicate with signage the presence of 
 a baby changing table and such baby changing tables 
 shall be clearly identified with signage.

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Source: H. Rept. 119-146 · govinfo

Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

  4. Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.

  5. Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Discharged

  6. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

  7. Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

  8. Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-146.

  9. Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-146.

  10. Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 115.

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

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

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

  14. Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2551-2552)

  15. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2551-2552)

  16. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 7 co-sponsors · 539 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (7)

Not signed on (539)

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HR 248?
HR 248 is sponsored by Van Drew, Jefferson (Republican), Fitzpatrick, Brian K. (Republican), Malliotakis, Nicole (Republican), Hayes, Jahana (Democratic), Jackson, Jonathan L. (Democratic), Lawler, Michael (Republican), Scanlon, Mary Gay (Democratic), and Underwood, Lauren (Democratic).
What is the current status of HR 248?
This bill has passed the House. Introduced January 09, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.
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