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Baby Changing on Board Act

119th Congress Transportation and Public Works Senate
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AI Summary

The Baby Changing on Board Act requires Amtrak to include baby changing tables in at least one restroom of every passenger rail car solicited for purchase after the law's enactment. It mandates that these facilities be available in both standard and ADA-compliant restrooms and requires clear signage for passengers. The bill aims to improve the travel experience for families and caregivers using national passenger rail services.

Analyzed on Feb 14, 2026 · Version: Introduced in Senate (Jan 13, 2025)

Impact & Passage

Market Impact
Low Impact

Composite Passage Score

Medium confidence
61%
likelihood of passage

Based on 3 of 5 available signals

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LLM Text Analysis
65%
43%w
Action Velocity
60%
43%w
Companion Bills
not available
CBO Indicator
50%
14%w
Amendment Activity
not available

LLM-only estimate

65%

The bill has bipartisan sponsorship from Senators Welch (D-VT) and Blackburn (R-TN), indicating broad appeal for a common-sense consumer convenience. Because the mandate only applies to future equipment solicitations, it avoids the high costs of retrofitting existing rail cars, which significantly lowers political and financial opposition. It is a likely candidate for inclusion in a larger transportation or infrastructure package.

Provisions

1 Short title
infrastructure

This section provides the official name of the bill as the 'Baby Changing on Board Act'.

2 Installation of baby changing tables on Amtrak trains
infrastructure

Requires all Amtrak-owned passenger rail cars purchased after the bill's enactment to have baby changing tables and clear signage in at least one restroom per car, including ADA-compliant restrooms.

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Version History

Introduced in Senate
Jan 13, 2025

Actions

Feb 12, 2026

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

Jan 13, 2025

Introduced in Senate

Jan 13, 2025

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

Sponsors

DSen. Welch, Peter [D-VT] (VT)