To require Amtrak to install baby changing tables in bathrooms on passenger rail cars.
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.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Discharged
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-146.
Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-146.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 115.
Mr. Ezell moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2551-2552)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 248.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2551-2552)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2551-2552)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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