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Senate bill · S. 71 (119th Congress)

Baby Changing on Board Act

Latest action May 12, 2026

U.S. Senate

Sponsor

Peter Welch

U.S. Senator for Vermont · Democratic

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Summary

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.

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Where it stands

Passed one of the two chambers; it still needs the other.

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Up for a vote
  4. Passed one chamber
  5. Passed
  6. Enacted

Committee

Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation · U.S. Senate

Full history

  1. May 12, 2026

    Introduced

    Held at the desk.

    U.S. Senate

  2. May 12, 2026

    Held at the desk.

  3. May 12, 2026

    Held at the desk.

  4. May 12, 2026

    Message on Senate Action Sent to the House.

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    U.S. Senate

  5. May 12, 2026

    Sent to the executive

    Received in the House.

    U.S. House of Representatives

Show full history (9 earlier events)
  1. May 11, 2026

    Passed a chamber

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2204; text: CR S2204)

    U.S. Senate

  2. Apr 22, 2026

    Reported out of 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.

  3. Apr 22, 2026

    Reported out of 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.

  4. Apr 22, 2026

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar Under General Orders. Calendar No. 378.

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 378.

    U.S. Senate

  5. Feb 12, 2026

    Reported out of committee

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

  6. Feb 12, 2026

    Reported out of committee

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

  7. Jan 13, 2025

    Introduced

    Introduced in U.S. Senate

    U.S. Senate

  8. Jan 13, 2025

    Referred to committee

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

  9. Jan 13, 2025

    Referred to committee

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.