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BABIES Act
4/7/2025, 3:21 PM
Summary of Bill HR 5147
The BABIES Act, also known as Bill 114 hr 5147, is a piece of legislation introduced in the United States Congress. The purpose of this bill is to require all federal buildings that contain a public restroom to provide baby changing facilities in both men's and women's restrooms. This would ensure that parents, regardless of gender, have access to a safe and sanitary space to change their baby's diapers.
The bill aims to address the lack of changing facilities in men's restrooms, which can often make it difficult for fathers and other male caregivers to properly care for their infants while out in public. By mandating that all federal buildings provide these facilities, the BABIES Act seeks to promote gender equality and support all parents in their caregiving responsibilities.
The BABIES Act has received bipartisan support in Congress, with lawmakers recognizing the importance of ensuring that all parents have access to the resources they need to care for their children. If passed, this legislation would have a positive impact on families across the country by making it easier for parents to take care of their babies while on the go.
The bill aims to address the lack of changing facilities in men's restrooms, which can often make it difficult for fathers and other male caregivers to properly care for their infants while out in public. By mandating that all federal buildings provide these facilities, the BABIES Act seeks to promote gender equality and support all parents in their caregiving responsibilities.
The BABIES Act has received bipartisan support in Congress, with lawmakers recognizing the importance of ensuring that all parents have access to the resources they need to care for their children. If passed, this legislation would have a positive impact on families across the country by making it easier for parents to take care of their babies while on the go.
Current Status of Bill HR 5147
Bill HR 5147 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 29, 2016. Bill HR 5147 was introduced during Congress 114 and was introduced to the House on April 29, 2016. Bill HR 5147's most recent activity was Became Public Law No: 114-235. as of October 7, 2016
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5147
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5147
Primary Policy Focus
Government Operations and PoliticsComments
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 5147
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