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

House Bill

H.R. 7614

119th Congress

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

In Committee

Introduced:Feb 20, 2026

Primary Sponsor

H. Griffith

R - VA

Cosponsors

0

Quick Stats

Summary

This bill would require the installation of adult changing rooms in two major Capitol facilities: the Library of Congress and the Capitol Visitor Center. These specialized facilities provide safe, dignified spaces for adults with disabilities or medical conditions who require assistance with personal care, addressing a basic accessibility need that many public buildings currently lack.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

Introduced2/20/2026

StatusReferred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

ChamberHouse

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

This bill would require the installation of adult changing rooms in two major Capitol facilities: the Library of Congress and the Capitol Visitor Center. These specialized facilities provide safe, dignified spaces for adults with disabilities or medical condit

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This bill would require the installation of adult changing rooms in two major Capitol facilities: the Library of Congress and the Capitol Visitor Center. These specialized facilities provide safe, dignified spaces for adults with disabilities or medical conditions who require assistance with personal care, addressing a basic accessibility need that many public buildings currently lack.

Bill Number: 7614
Introduced: 2/20/2026
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

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Fact Sheet

Title: To direct the Architect of the Capitol to install an adult changing room in the Library of Congress and the Capitol Visitor Center.
Bill Number: 7614
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Introduced: 2/20/2026
Summary: This bill would require the installation of adult changing rooms in two major Capitol facilities: the Library of Congress and the Capitol Visitor Center. These specialized facilities provide safe, dignified spaces for adults with disabilities or medical conditions who require assistance with persona

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would require the installation of adult changing rooms in two major Capitol facilities: the Library of Congress and the Capitol Visitor Center. These specialized facilities provide safe, dignified spaces for adults with disabilities or medical conditions who require assistance with personal care, addressing a basic accessibility need that many public buildings currently lack.

Last updated: 2/23/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Mandates installation of adult changing rooms equipped to accommodate caregivers assisting adults with disabilities or medical needs
Targets two high-traffic public facilities on Capitol grounds that host thousands of visitors annually
Addresses a significant accessibility gap that currently prevents many individuals with severe disabilities from comfortably visiting these important civic institutions
Reflects growing recognition that accessible facilities must go beyond basic restrooms to truly serve people with complex care needs

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would directly benefit adults with severe disabilities, elderly individuals with mobility limitations, and their caregivers who visit the Capitol complex. By providing appropriate facilities for personal care needs, it would make these important cultural and governmental institutions genuinely accessible to people who currently must avoid extended visits or face undignified conditions. The change could serve as a model for other federal buildings and public spaces nationwide.

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Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

7614, 119th Congress (2026). "To direct the Architect of the Capitol to install an adult changing room in the Library of Congress and the Capitol Visitor Center.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hr-7614

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