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Baby Changing on Board Act

12/31/2024, 9:06 PM

Summary of Bill HR 8995

Bill 118 hr 8995, also known as the Baby Changing on Board Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to require all commercial passenger aircraft to be equipped with at least one baby changing table in each lavatory. This would ensure that parents traveling with young children have a safe and sanitary place to change their baby's diapers while on board.

The bill specifies that the baby changing tables must be easily accessible and meet certain safety and sanitation standards. It also requires airlines to provide appropriate signage indicating the location of the changing tables on the aircraft.

Supporters of the Baby Changing on Board Act argue that it is a necessary measure to ensure the comfort and well-being of families traveling with infants. They believe that having access to a clean and convenient changing table on board will make air travel more manageable for parents and help to prevent unsanitary conditions in the aircraft lavatories. Opponents of the bill may argue that it imposes unnecessary regulations on airlines and could potentially increase the cost of air travel. However, proponents of the legislation argue that the benefits of providing a safe and sanitary space for parents to change their baby's diapers outweigh any potential drawbacks. Overall, the Baby Changing on Board Act aims to improve the travel experience for families with young children by ensuring that commercial passenger aircraft are equipped with the necessary facilities to accommodate their needs.

Congressional Summary of HR 8995

Baby Changing on Board Act

This bill requires Amtrak passenger rail trains to have a baby changing table in each 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.

Current Status of Bill HR 8995

Bill HR 8995 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 11, 2024. Bill HR 8995 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on July 11, 2024.  Bill HR 8995's most recent activity was Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 711. as of December 12, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8995

Total Number of Sponsors
4
Democrat Sponsors
4
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
28
Democrat Cosponsors
21
Republican Cosponsors
7
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8995

Primary Policy Focus

Transportation and Public Works

Potential Impact Areas

- Child safety and welfare
- Disability and health-based discrimination
- National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak)
- Railroads

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8995

To require Amtrak to install baby changing tables in all ADA-accessible bathrooms on passenger rail cars.
To require Amtrak to install baby changing tables in all ADA-accessible bathrooms on passenger rail cars.

Comments

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Rey Alston

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1 year ago

This bill requires changing tables in men's restrooms. Who benefits from this?