118th Congress } { Report
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
2d Session } { 118-870

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BABY CHANGING ON BOARD ACT

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December 12, 2024.--Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on
the State of the Union and ordered to be printed

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Mr. Graves of Missouri, from the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure, submitted the following

R E P O R T

[To accompany H.R. 8995]

[Including cost estimate of the Congressional Budget Office]

The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, to whom
was referred the bill (H.R. 8995) to require Amtrak to install
baby changing tables in all ADA-accessible bathrooms on
passenger rail cars, having considered the same, reports
favorably thereon without amendment and recommends that the
bill do pass.

CONTENTS

Page
Purpose of Legislation........................................... 1
Background and Need for Legislation.............................. 2
Hearings......................................................... 2
Legislative History and Consideration............................ 2
Committee Votes.................................................. 2
Committee Oversight Findings and Recommendations................. 3
New Budget Authority and Tax Expenditures........................ 3
Congressional Budget Office Cost Estimate........................ 3
Performance Goals and Objectives................................. 10
Duplication of Federal Programs.................................. 10
Congressional Earmarks, Limited Tax Benefits, and Limited Tariff
Benefits....................................................... 10
Federal Mandates Statement....................................... 10
Preemption Clarification......................................... 10
Advisory Committee Statement..................................... 10
Applicability to Legislative Branch.............................. 10
Section-by-Section Analysis of the Legislation................... 11
Changes in Existing Law Made by the Bill, as Reported............ 11

Purpose of Legislation

The purpose of H.R. 8995 is to require Amtrak to install
baby changing tables in all ADA-accessible bathrooms on
passenger rail cars.

Background and Need for Legislation

In fiscal year 2024, Amtrak served nearly 32.8 million
riders to 500 destinations across 46 states. Parents and
families who are traveling often need to change a newborn
child's diaper frequently, making accessible, safe, and
comfortable changing facilities at stations and onboard
essential. This bill would require all newly acquired rail
equipment to provide baby changing stations in accessible
bathrooms on passenger rail cars and post adequate signage
indicating the availability of such baby changing stations.

Hearings

For the purposes of rule XIII, clause 3(c)(6)(A) of the
118th Congress the following hearing was used to develop or
consider H.R. 8995:
On June 12, 2024, the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines,
and Hazardous Materials held a hearing entitled, ``Amtrak and
Intercity Passenger Rail Oversight: Promoting Performance,
Safety, and Accountability.'' The Subcommittee received
testimony from Anthony Coscia, Amtrak, Chair of the Board of
Directors; Stephen Gardner, Chief Executive Officer (CEO),
Amtrak; and, Julie White, Deputy Secretary for Multimodal
Transportation, North Carolina Department of Transportation.
This hearing focused on examining the current status of Amtrak,
the progress of Amtrak and certain states in implementing the
Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, and examining current
and future issues in intercity passenger rail.

Legislative History and Consideration

H.R. 8995, the Baby Changing on Board Act, was introduced
in the United States House of Representatives on July 11, 2024
by Ms. Underwood of Illinois, with Ms. Adams of North Carolina,
Mr. Fitzpatrick of Pennsylvania, Mr. Trone of Maryland, Mr.
Grijalva of Arizona, Mr. Davis of North Carolina, Ms. Brown of
Ohio, Ms. Tokuda of Hawaii and Mr. Van Drew of New Jersey as
original cosponsors, and referred to the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure. Within the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure, H.R. 8995 was referred to
the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous
Materials. The Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and
Hazardous Materials was discharged from further consideration
of H.R. 8995 on September 18, 2024.
The Committee considered H.R. 8995 on September 18, 2024,
and ordered the measure to be favorably reported to the House,
by unanimous consent.

Committee Votes

Clause 3(b) of rule XIII of the Rules of the House of
Representatives requires each committee report to include the
total number of votes cast for and against on each record vote
on a motion to report and on any amendment offered to the
measure or matter, and the names of those members voting for
and against.
No recorded votes were requested on H.R. 8995.

Committee Oversight Findings and Recommendations

With respect to the requirements of clause 3(c)(1) of rule
XIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, the
Committee's oversight findings and recommendations are
reflected in this report.

New Budget Authority and Tax Expenditures

Clause 3(c)(2) of rule XIII of the Rules of the House of
Representatives does not apply where a cost estimate and
comparison prepared by the Director of the Congressional Budget
Office under section 402 of the Congressional Budget Act of
1974 has been timely submitted prior to the filing of the
report and is included in the report. Such a cost estimate is
included in this report.

Congressional Budget Office Cost Estimate

With respect to the requirement of clause 3(c)(3) of rule
XIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives and section
402 of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974, the Committee has
received the enclosed cost estimate for H.R. 6494 from the
Director of the Congressional Budget Office:
The Congressional Budget Act of 1974 requires the
Congressional Budget Office, to the extent practicable, to
prepare estimates of the budgetary effects of legislation
ordered reported by Congressional authorizing committees. In
order to provide the Congress with as much information as
possible, the attached table summarizes information about the
estimated direct spending and revenue effects of some of the
legislation that has been ordered reported by the House
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure during the 118th
Congress. The legislation listed in this table generally would
have small effects, if any, on direct spending or revenues, CBO
estimates. Where possible, the table also provides information
about the legislation's estimated effects on spending subject
to appropriation and on intergovernmental and private-sector
mandates as defined in the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act.

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Spending subject to Pay-as-you-go Budgetary
Bill No. Title Status Last action Budget Direct spending, Revenues, 2025- appropriation, 2025- procedures effects after Mandates Contact
function 2025-2034 2034 2029 apply? 2034
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H.R. 1586.......................... Forest Protection and Ordered 11/15/23 300 0..................... 0 Not estmated.......... No No Yes Lilia Ledezma
Wildland Firefighter reported
Safety Act of 2023.
H.R. 1586 would authorize federal, state, local, and tribal firefighting agencies to use approved fire retardants to prevent and suppress wildfires without first obtaining a National Pollutant
Discharge Elimination System permit. The bill also would prohibit state courts from issuing injunctions against state or tribal entities' dispersal of aerial fire retardants as part of wildfire
suppression or control. CBO estimates that enacting H.R. 1586 would not affect direct spending or revenues. CBO has not estimated the bill's effects on spending subject to appropriation. The
bill would impose an intergovernmental mandate as defined in the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act (UMRA) that would not exceed the annual threshold established in UMRA ($100 million in 2024,
adjusted annually for inflation). The bill contains no private-sector mandates as defined in UMRA.
H.R. 1720.......................... Ocean Pollution Ordered 09/18/24 300 0..................... 0 Not estimated......... No No No Aurora Swanson
Reduction Act II. reported
H.R. 1720 would allow the Point Loma Wastewater Treatment Plant in San Diego, California, to discharge water without applying for an exemption from the secondary treatment standards of the
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System if plant meets certain conditions specified in the bill. CBO estimates that enacting H.R. 1720 would not affect direct spending or revenues. CBO
has not estimated the bill's effects on spending subject to appropriation. The bill contains no intergovernmental or private-sector mandates as defined in the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act.
H.R. 2892.......................... WARN Act.............. Ordered 09/18/24 800 0..................... 0 Between zero and No No No Matthew Pickford
reported $500,000.
H.R. 2892 would require the Government Accountability Office within 18 months of enactment to study and report on the effectiveness of the nation's weather emergency alert systems. CBO estimates
that enacting H.R. 2892 would not affect direct spending or revenues. CBO estimates that implementing the bill would increase spending subject to appropriation by less than $500,000 over the
2025-2029 period. The bill contains no intergovernmental or private-sector mandates as defined in the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act.
H.R. 3149.......................... A bill to designate Ordered 09/18/24 400 0..................... 0 Between zero and No No No Kelly Durand
United States Route reported $500,000.
and $500,000 20 in
the States of Oregon,
Idaho, Montana,
Wyoming, Nebraska,
Iowa, Illinois,
Indiana, Ohio,
Pennsylvania, New
York, and
Massachusetts as the
``National Medal of
Honor Highway,'' and
for other purposes.
H.R. 3149 would designate U.S. Route 20 as the National Medal of Honor Highway. CBO estimates that enacting H.R. 3149 would not affect direct spending or revenues. CBO estimates that implementing
the bill would increase spending subject to appropriation by less than $500,000 over the 2025-2029 period. The bill contains no intergovernmental or private-sector mandates as defined in the
Unfunded Mandates Reform Act.
H.R. 3988.......................... ARTICLE ONE Act....... Ordered 09/18/24 800 Between -$500,000 and 0 Not estimated......... Yes No No Kelly Durand
reported zero.
H.R. 3988 would amend the National Emergencies Act to limit to 30 days the duration of any national emergency declared by the President unless the Congress subsequently approves or extends the
declaration. The bill also would require the President to report to the Congress periodically on the need for and status of declared emergencies. CBO cannot predict the number or timing of
future declarations but expects that most would be approved by the Congress. Under H.R. 3988 emergency declarations could have a shorter duration than under current law. If that happens direct
spending related to such emergencies would decline; CBO estimates any reduction in direct spending would be insignificant. CBO estimates that enacting the bill would not affect revenues. CBO has
not estimated the bill's effects on spending subject to appropriation. The bill contains no intergovernmental or private-sector mandates as defined in the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act.
H.R. 4043.......................... H.R. 4043, a bill to Ordered 09/18/24 300 0..................... 0 Not estimated......... No No No Aurora Swanson
amend the Save Our reported
Seas 2.0 Act to
expand eligibility
for certain
wastewater
infrastructure
grants, and for other
purposes.
H.R. 4043 would expand eligibility for certain wastewater infrastructure grants administered by the Environmental Protection Agency. CBO estimates that enacting H.R. 4043 would not affect direct
spending or revenues. CBO has not estimated the bill's effects on spending subject to appropriation. The bill contains no intergovernmental or private-sector mandates as defined in the Unfunded
Mandates Reform Act.
H.R. 6241.......................... FULL Act.............. Ordered 11/15/23 800 Between zero and 0 Not estimated......... No No No Matthew Pickford
reported $500,000.
H.R. 6241 would require federal agencies that have lease agreements with the General Services Administration (GSA) to annually report to GSA on their monthly use and occupancy rates. Under the
bill, agencies would be required to return space to GSA if occupancy falls below 60 percent for six months over any one-year period. Enacting H.R. 6241 could increase direct spending by some
agencies that are allowed to use fees, receipts from the sale of goods, and other collections to cover operating costs. CBO estimates that any net changes in direct spending by those agencies
would be negligible because most of them can adjust amounts collected to reflect changes in operating costs. CBO estimates that enacting H.R. 6241 would have no effect on revenues. CBO has not
estimated the bill's effects on spending subject to appropriation. The bill contains no intergovernmental or private-sector mandates as defined in the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act.
H.R. 6984.......................... A bill to designate Ordered 09/18/24 800 0..................... 0 Between zero and No No No Matthew Pickford
the Federal building reported $500,000.
and $500,000 located
at 300 E. 3rd Street
in North Platte,
Nebraska, as the
``Virginia Smith
Federal Building,''
and for other
purposes.
H.R. 6984 would designate the federal building located at 300 E. 3rd Street in North Platte, Nebraska, as the Virginia Smith Federal Building. CBO estimates that enacting H.R. 6984 would not
affect direct spending or revenues. CBO estimates that implementing the bill would increase spending subject to appropriation by less than $500,000 over the 2025-2029 period. The bill contains
no intergovernmental or private-sector mandates as defined in the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act.
H.R. 7671.......................... Disaster Management Ordered 09/25/24 450 0..................... 0 Not estimated......... No No No Jon Sperl
Costs Modernization reported
Act.
H.R. 7671 would allow state and local governments that receive disaster assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency to repurpose unused funds that originally were allocated for
management costs. State and local governments could use the funds to increase their administrative capacity to prepare for, recover from, or mitigate the effects of disasters. Under current law,
unused funds are returned to the Disaster Relief Fund. Under the bill, those governments could retain unused funds for up to five years for disasters that are declared on or after the bill's
enactment date. CBO estimates that enacting H.R. 7671 would not affect direct spending or revenues. CBO has not estimated the bill's effects on spending subject to appropriation. The bill
contains no intergovernmental or private-sector mandates as defined in the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act.
H.R. 7779.......................... Good Samaritan Ordered 09/18/24 300 Between zero and 0 Not estimated......... Yes Insignificant No Aurora Swanson
Remediation of reported $500,000.
Abandoned Hardrock
Mines Act of 2024.
H.R. 7779 would establish a Good Samaritan pilot program and authorize the Environmental Protection Agency to issue permits for projects to remediate mine residue at abandoned hardrock mine
sites. The bill would establish a remediation fund for federal agencies to administer projects carried out by Good Samaritans (entities that are not current owners or operators of an abandoned
site; had no role in the creation of the mine residue; and are not potentially liable under any law for the remediation, treatment, or control of the mine residue). The spending would be funded
by appropriations and by deposits from nonfederal sources, such as donations, agreements for long-term operations and maintenance costs, and insurance proceeds if a Good Samaritan fails to
complete a project. The bill also would waive the applicability of all other laws with respect to the use of the fund, including the Antideficiency Act, which could allow amounts to be obligated
before expected deposits into the fund are received. However, CBO expects that spending of any such advance obligations would be constrained by amounts ultimately deposited into the fund. On
that basis, CBO estimates that enacting H.R. 7779 would increase net direct spending by less than $500,000 over the 2025-2034 period and have no effect on revenues. CBO has not estimated the
bill's effects on spending subject to appropriation. The bill contains no intergovernmental or private-sector mandates as defined in the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act.
H.R. 8505.......................... Household Goods Ordered 09/18/24 400 0..................... Between zero Not estimated......... Yes No No Zunara Naeem
Shipping Consumer reported and $500,000
Protection Act.
H.R. 8505 would allow the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to assess penalties for entities that illegally ship household goods. The bill also would allow states to enforce and collect
fines on such entities. As a result, CBO estimates that enacting H.R. 8505 could increase revenues because those penalties are recorded in the budget as revenues. Because the number of entities
affected is likely to be small, CBO estimates that the increase in revenues would be less than $500,000 over the 2025-2034 period. CBO estimates that enacting the bill would have no effect on
direct spending. CBO has not estimated the bill's effects on spending subject to appropriation. The bill contains no intergovernmental or private-sector mandates as defined in the Unfunded
Mandates Reform Act.
H.R. 8530.......................... Improving Federal Ordered 09/18/24 800 Between zero and 0 Not estimated......... Yes No No Matthew Pickford
Building Security Act reported $500,000.
of 2024.
H.R. 8530 would require federal agencies to respond within 90 days to recommendations by the Federal Protective Service, within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), concerning building
security. Agencies could adopt or reject those recommendations but would need to explain their rejections. The bill would require DHS to track recommendations and responses and to report
annually to the Congress concerning all recommendations. Enacting H.R. 8530 could increase direct spending by some agencies that are allowed to use fees, receipts from the sale of goods, and
other collections to cover operating costs. CBO estimates that any net changes in direct spending by those agencies would be negligible because most of them can adjust amounts collected to
reflect changes in operating costs. CBO estimates that enacting H.R. 8530 would have no effect on revenues. CBO has not estimated the bill's effects on spending subject to appropriation. The
bill contains no intergovernmental or private-sector mandates as defined in the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act.
H.R. 8692.......................... The Amtrak Ordered 09/18/24 400 0..................... 0 0..................... No No Yes Zunara Naeem
Transparency and reported
Accountability for
Passengers and
Taxpayer Act.
H.R. 8692 would require Amtrak to hold open meetings in accordance with current requirements for most federal agencies. Because Amtrak is considered a nonfederal entity, CBO estimates that
enacting H.R. 8692 would have no effect on the federal budget. The bill would impose a private-sector mandate as defined in the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act (UMRA) that would not exceed the
annual threshold established in UMRA ($200 million in 2024, adjusted annually for inflation). The bill contains no intergovernmental mandates as defined in UMRA.
H.R. 8995.......................... Baby Changing on Board Ordered 09/18/24 400 0..................... 0 0..................... No No Yes Kelly Durand
Act. reported
H.R. 8995 would require Amtrak trains purchased after the bill's enactment to include baby-changing tables in all train restrooms that are subject to the requirements of the Americans With
Disabilities Act of 1990. Because Amtrak is considered a nonfederal entity, CBO estimates that enacting H.R. 8995 would have no effect on the federal budget. The bill would impose a private-
sector mandate as defined in the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act (UMRA) that would not exceed the threshold established in UMRA ($200 million in 2024, adjusted annually for inflation). The bill
contains no intergovernmental mandates as defined in UMRA.
H.R. 9024.......................... Extreme Weather and Ordered 09/18/24 450 0..................... 0 Not estimated......... No No No Jon Sperl
Heat Response reported
Modernization Act.
H.R. 9024 would require the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to issue guidance for disaster relief programs concerning extreme-temperature events and to consider innovative preparedness
and mitigation projects for such disasters in its grantmaking. The bill also would require FEMA to convene an advisory panel to review the definition of incident periods for extreme-temperature
events and to issue regulations revising those periods. Finally, the bill would require FEMA to study the effects of extreme-temperature disasters, develop guidance and best practices for
responding to such events, and report to the Congress. CBO estimates that enacting H.R. 9024 would not affect direct spending or revenues. CBO has not estimated the bill's effects on spending
subject to appropriation. The bill contains no intergovernmental or private-sector mandates as defined in the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act.
H.R. 9313.......................... Think Differently Ordered 09/18/24 800 0..................... 0 Between zero and No No No Matthew Pickford
About Building reported $500,000.
Accessibility Act.
H.R. 9313 would direct the Government Accountability Office to report to the Congress concerning accessibility for people with disabilities in all office buildings controlled by the General
Services Administration. CBO estimates that enacting H.R. 9313 would not affect direct spending or revenues. CBO estimates that implementing the bill would increase spending subject to
appropriation by less than $500,000 over the 2025-2029 period. The bill contains no intergovernmental or private-sector mandates as defined in the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act.
H.R. 9541.......................... POWER Act of 2024..... Ordered 09/18/24 450 0..................... 0 Not estimated......... No No No Jon Sperl
reported
H.R. 9541 would authorize electric utilities that receive disaster assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency for emergency power restoration to implement mitigation activities as
part of power restoration. Those actions would not disqualify utilities from receiving mitigation assistance under the Public Assistance Program. CBO estimates that enacting H.R. 9541 would not
affect direct spending or revenues. CBO has not estimated the bill's effects on spending subject to appropriation. The bill contains no intergovernmental or private-sector mandates as defined in
the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act.
H.R. 9591.......................... A bill to require the Ordered 09/18/24 800 Between -$500,000 and 0 Not estimated......... No No No Emma Uebelhor
Administrator of and reported zero.
zero General Services
to sell certain
property related to
United States
Penitentiary,
Leavenworth, and for
other purposes.
H.R. 9591 would require the General Services Administration (GSA) to sell any property in the State of Missouri associated with the Federal Correctional Institution, Leavenworth, which is located
in Kansas. Net proceeds from the sale would be deposited into the Federal Buildings Fund and recorded in the budget as offsetting receipts (that is, as reductions in direct spending). Using
information from GSA, CBO estimates that the property could be sold for about $500,000; therefore, CBO estimates that enacting H.R. 9591 would decrease direct spending by an insignificant
amount. CBO estimates that enacting the bill would not affect revenues. CBO has not estimated the bill's effects on spending subject to appropriation. The bill contains no intergovernmental or
private-sector mandates as defined in the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act.
H.R. 9750.......................... Natural Disaster Ordered 09/25/24 450 0..................... 0 Not estimated......... No No No Jon Sperl
Recovery Program Act reported
of 2024.
H.R. 9750 would create a Natural Disaster Recovery Fund, to be administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, from which the agency would make grants to state and tribal governments to
cover unmet needs following major disasters. Those governments would determine how funds are spent. The bill also would expand the availability of disaster assistance for housing repairs and
require several reports related to disaster recovery programs. CBO estimates that enacting H.R. 9750 would not affect direct spending or revenues. CBO has not estimated the bill's effects on
spending subject to appropriation. The bill contains no intergovernmental or private-sector mandates as defined in the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act.
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Performance Goals and Objectives

With respect to the requirement of clause 3(c)(4) of rule
XIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, the
performance goal and objective of this legislation is to
require Amtrak to install baby changing tables in bathrooms
accessible to passengers with disabilities on passenger rail
cars.

Duplication of Federal Programs

Pursuant to clause 3(c)(5) of rule XIII of the Rules of the
House of Representatives, the Committee finds that no provision
of H.R. 8995, as amended, establishes or reauthorizes a program
of the Federal government known to be duplicative of another
Federal program, a program that was included in any report from
the Government Accountability Office to Congress pursuant to
section 21 of Public Law 111-139, or a program related to a
program identified in the most recent Catalog of Federal
Domestic Assistance.

Congressional Earmarks, Limited Tax Benefits, and Limited Tariff
Benefits

In compliance with clause 9 of rule XXI of the Rules of the
House of Representatives, this bill, as reported, contains no
congressional earmarks, limited tax benefits, or limited tariff
benefits as defined in clause 9(e), 9(f), or 9(g) of rule XXI.

Federal Mandates Statement

The Committee adopts as its own the estimate of Federal
mandates prepared by the Director of the Congressional Budget
Office pursuant to section 423 of the Unfunded Mandates Reform
Act (Public Law 104-4).

Preemption Clarification

Section 423 of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974
requires the report of any Committee on a bill or joint
resolution to include a statement on the extent to which the
bill or joint resolution is intended to preempt state, local,
or tribal law. The Committee finds that H.R. 8995, as amended,
does not preempt any state, local, or tribal law.

Advisory Committee Statement

No advisory committees within the definition of Section
5(b) of the appendix to Title 5, United States Code, are
created by this legislation.

Applicability to Legislative Branch

The Committee finds that the legislation does not relate to
the terms and conditions of employment or access to public
services or accommodations within the meaning of section
102(b)(3) of the Congressional Accountability Act (Public Law
104-1).

Section-by-Section Analysis of the Legislation

Sec. 1. Short title

This section provides that the Act may be cited as the
``Baby Changing on Board Act''.

Section 2. Installation of baby changing tables on Amtrak trains

This section requires Amtrak to install baby changing
tables in all accessible bathrooms on passenger rail cars
purchased after the bill's enactment and mandates that each
accessible restroom has clear signage indicating the presence
of a baby changing table.

Changes in Existing Law Made by the Bill, as Reported

In compliance with clause 3(e) of rule XIII of the Rules of
the House of Representatives, changes in existing law made by
the bill, as reported, are shown as follows (existing law
proposed to be omitted is enclosed in black brackets, new
matter is printed in italic, existing law in which no change is
proposed is shown in roman):

Changes in Existing Law Made by the Bill, as Reported

In compliance with clause 3(e) of rule XIII of the Rules of
the House of Representatives, changes in existing law made by
the bill, as reported, are shown as follows (new matter is
printed in italics and existing law in which no change is
proposed is shown in roman):

TITLE 49, UNITED STATES CODE

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SUBTITLE V--RAIL PROGRAMS

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PART C--PASSENGER TRANSPORTATION

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CHAPTER 243--AMTRAK

Sec.
24301. Status and applicable laws.
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24314. Baby changing tables.

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Sec. 24314. Baby changing tables

(a) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) Ada-compliant restroom.--The term ``ADA-compliant
restroom'' means a restroom that complies with the
requirements set forth in section 242(a) of the
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C.
12162(a)).
(2) Baby changing table.--The term ``baby changing
table'' means an elevated, freestanding structure
generally designed to support and retain a child with a
body weight of up to 30 pounds in a horizontal position
for the purpose of allowing an individual to change the
child's diaper, including pull-out or drop-down
changing surfaces.
(3) Covered passenger rail train.--The term ``covered
passenger rail train''--
(A) means a passenger rail train that--
(i) is owned and operated by the
National Railroad Passenger Corporation
(commonly known as ``Amtrak''); and
(ii) was solicited for purchase after
the date of the enactment of the Baby
Changing on Board Act for use by
Amtrak; and
(B) does not include any passenger rail train
that Amtrak operates, but does not own.
(b) Baby Changing Tables.--
(1) In general.--All covered passenger rail trains
shall have a baby changing table in each ADA-compliant
restroom.
(2) Signage.--Each ADA-compliant restroom shall
clearly indicate with signage the presence of a baby
changing table and such baby changing tables shall be
clearly identified with signage.

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