To direct the Architect of the Capitol to install an adult changing room in the Library of Congress and the Capitol Visitor Center.

Plain-English Summary

This bill would require the Architect of the Capitol — the official responsible for maintaining and managing the U.S. Capitol buildings and grounds — to install at least one adult changing room in the Library of Congress and one in the Capitol Visitor Center. These are facilities specifically designed to accommodate adults who need assistance with changing, such as people with significant physical disabilities who cannot use standard restroom facilities independently.

Adult changing rooms (sometimes called adult changing stations or assisted changing facilities) are larger, accessible spaces equipped with features like adult-sized changing tables, hoists or lifts, and sufficient room for a caregiver to assist. They go beyond what a standard accessible restroom provides, serving people whose needs cannot be met by a typical handicapped-accessible stall. This type of facility benefits individuals with complex physical disabilities, as well as their caregivers and family members who accompany them on visits.

The bill affects visitors to two major public federal landmarks in Washington, D.C. — the Library of Congress, which welcomes researchers and tourists, and the Capitol Visitor Center, where members of the public tour the U.S. Capitol. By requiring these facilities, the bill aims to make these buildings more accessible and welcoming to Americans with significant disabilities who might otherwise face serious barriers to visiting. The bill has been referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure for further consideration.