H.R. 5147 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
BABIES Act
H.R. 5147 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016), the BABIES Act, became law — introduced on Apr 29, 2016, sponsored by David N. Cicilline with 28 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Apr 29, 2016
- Co-sponsors
- 28
- Policy area
- Government Operations and Politics
- Public law
- Public Law 114-235
What it does
Bathrooms Accessible in Every Situation or BABIES Act (Sec. 2) This bill requires restrooms in a public building to be equipped with baby changing facilities that the General Services Administration (GSA) determines are physically safe, sanitary, and appropriate. "Public building" means a public building controlled by the GSA's Public Building Service.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Official title
Bathrooms Accessible in Every Situation Act
Sponsor
David N. Cicilline (D-RI). Co-sponsors: 27 Democrats, 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 29, 2016
- Passed the HouseSep 21, 2016
- Passed the SenateSep 29, 2016
- Sent to the PresidentOct 3, 2016
- Became lawOct 7, 2016
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 114-235. (Oct 7, 2016)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
House · Sep 21, 2016 · Passed389–34
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Bathrooms Accessible in Every Situation (BABIES) ActHouse · Sep 21, 2016
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