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July 16, 2025
Hi Neighbor,
I wanted to make sure you didn’t miss this! The House has passed my bipartisan bill, the Baby Changing on Board Act. This is a simple, commonsense bill—and it’s long overdue.
Right now, many long-distance Amtrak trains can go hours without a single stop. On many of those trains, parents—usually moms—are forced to make an impossible choice: change their child on a dirty floor or seat, or just sit and wait, and hope for the best.
I’ve heard from so many parents in our community who count on Amtrak, and they’re tired of getting stuck in this impossible position on trains that don’t have safe facilities for their littlest riders. So, my bill makes sure that every new Amtrak train includes a baby changing table in at least one restroom per car, including ADA-compliant restrooms.
The Baby Changing on Board Act is about building and investing in a family-friendly public transit system. And that starts with recognizing that caregiving matters, parenting matters, and infrastructure should actually support it. These parents aren’t asking for luxury—they’re asking for a clean flat surface and some basic respect.
Watch my remarks on the Baby Changing on Board Act below:
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