Baby Changing in Health Centers Act

This bill would require community health centers that receive federal grants under Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act to promise that their restrooms have baby changing tables that are safe, clean, and appropriate. Restrooms not open to the public, restrooms with signs pointing to a nearby restroom with a changing table on the same floor, and cases where installation would require new construction that costs too much would be exempt. Health centers could use grant money to buy and install changing tables and signs, and the bill authorizes $5 million in added funding to help them comply. The rule would apply right away to newly acquired, built, or substantially renovated facilities and after 5 years to all other facilities, and federal officials could extend deadlines or grant waivers.

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Sponsors

• Lauren Underwood Democrat sponsor
• 1 cosponsors