Bills · HR 6370
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 6370Health
Baby Changing in Health Centers Act
INTRO DEC 3· LAST ACTION DEC 3
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters to voters because it addresses a common challenge for families with young children: finding safe and sanitary places to change diapers when away from home, particularly in healthcare settings. If this bill becomes law, parents visiting many health centers would no longer have to struggle with changing diapers in awkward or unsanitary conditions, or cut short appointments due to lack of facilities. It promotes better hygiene and provides a more family-friendly environment in essential public services. If it doesn't become law, the availability of changing tables would continue to vary by facility, leaving parents to navigate an inconsistent system and potentially creating barriers to accessing healthcare for families with infants.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires health centers receiving specific federal grants to equip public restrooms with physically safe, sanitary, and appropriate baby changing tables.
This ensures consistent availability of essential facilities for families in healthcare settings.
PROVISION 02
Establishes exceptions for restrooms not open to the public, those with clear signs directing to another changing table on the same floor, or if new construction for installation is unfeasible.
This provides flexibility for health centers where a changing table might not be necessary in every restroom or where installation costs are prohibitive.
PROVISION 03
Allows health centers to use existing grant funds and authorizes an additional $5,000,000 to help cover the costs of acquiring and installing baby changing tables and signs.
This provides financial assistance to help health centers comply without solely relying on their operational budgets.
PROVISION 04
Sets an applicability timeline, requiring compliance immediately for newly constructed or substantially renovated facilities, and within 5 years for all other existing facilities.
This provides a reasonable timeframe for existing health centers to make necessary adjustments.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 1
D· Illinois
YRS IN OFFICE
7
BILLS LED
38
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 0%
DEM 0 REP 1 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSDEC 3
Introduced in House
DEC 3
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 6370
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedDec 3, 2025
Last actionDec 3, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · ENERGY AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED DEC 3, 2025
House BillHR 6370Health
Baby Changing in Health Centers Act
INTRODUCED DEC 3, 2025· LAST ACTION DEC 3, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
4 min
COSPONSORS
1
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