Legislative Activity
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The "Baby Changing on Board Act" mandates that all new Amtrak passenger trains include baby changing tables in at least one restroom per rail car, with clear signage indicating their location.
Peter Welch
Senator
VT
Peter Welch
Senator
VT
The "Baby Changing on Board Act" mandates that all new Amtrak passenger trains include at least one baby changing table per rail car in a restroom, including an ADA-compliant restroom. These restrooms and changing tables must have clear signage to indicate their availability. The baby changing table must be designed to hold a child weighing up to 30 pounds.
The SAP Act amends the Agricultural Act of 2014, requiring the Secretary of Agriculture to consult with maple industry stakeholders before issuing grant applications, consider their input when awarding grants, and extends the Acer Access and Development Program through 2030.
Peter Welch
Senator
VT
Peter Welch
Senator
VT
The "Supporting All Producers Act" or "SAP Act" amends the Agricultural Act of 2014, requiring the Secretary of Agriculture to consult with maple industry stakeholders to gather input on research and education priorities before issuing grant applications for the Acer Access and Development Program. It also mandates the Secretary to consider the information provided during these consultations when awarding grants and extends the Acer Access and Development Program's authorization through 2030.
This bill, also known as the MAPLE Act, **expands** the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program to include maple syrup.
Peter Welch
Senator
VT
Peter Welch
Senator
VT
The Making Agricultural Products Locally Essential Act (MAPLE Act) amends the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program. The bill expands the program to include maple syrup as an eligible food that can be purchased. This change aims to support local maple syrup producers and provide seniors with access to locally sourced products.