S 71

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.

Bill status

Status

Reported

Sponsor

Sen. Peter Welch [D-VT]

Cosponsors

1

Policy area

Transportation and Public Works

Introduced

2025-01-13

Latest action

2026-05-12: Held at the desk.

Committee referrals

• Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee: Senate · Reported By · 2026-04-22
• Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee: Senate · Markup By · 2026-02-12
• Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee: Senate · Referred To · 2025-01-13

Recent actions

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