S 71 · introduced · niche

Baby Changing on Board Act

What this bill does

Requires Amtrak trains to install baby changing tables in at least one restroom per car.
Affects Amtrak passengers traveling with infants and young children.
Applies to trains owned by Amtrak and new trains purchased after the bill passes.

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Community Threads

Started by Cosponsor

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How would the cost of installing and maintaining baby changing tables across Amtrak's fleet affect ticket prices for all passengers?
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What evidence suggests that lack of changing facilities is a significant barrier to families using Amtrak compared to other transportation options?
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Should this requirement apply only to new trains purchased after the bill passes, or should existing Amtrak cars be retrofitted immediately?

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Sponsor · D-VT

Peter Welch

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Introduced 2026-04-22

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Legislative timeline

2026-04-22 · senate · Calendars
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 378.
2026-04-22 · senate · Committee
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.
2026-04-22 · Committee
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.
2026-02-12 · senate · Committee
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
2025-01-13 · senate · IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
2025-01-13 · IntroReferral
Introduced in Senate

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