Proposed
Bill · 119th Congress · HR 264
Train EATS Act
Refreshed 2 h ago
Introduced 2025-01-09Topic: transportationSummary
Summary by the Congressional Research ServiceTrain Establishment of Appetizing Table Service Act or the Train EATS Act This bill requires Amtrak to provide a range of dining services to passengers on overnight routes. Specifically, Amtrak must make available (1) traditional dining (i.e., table service), to the extent practicable; and (2) an alternative food and beverage service that is more affordable than traditional dining. On each overnight route, Amtrak must offer any traditional dining capacity not otherwise used by first-class or business-class passengers to passengers in coach class for a fee. In addition, Amtrak must ensure that traditional dining on overnight routes includes (1) a healthy meal option, and (2) the option for passengers to preorder meals that satisfy their dietary restrictions. The Department of Transportation must issue any necessary regulations.
Sponsors
- Steve Cohen Democrat sponsor
- 6 cosponsors
Action history
| Date | Chamber | Action | Status effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-10 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials. | refer |
| 2025-01-09 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. | refer |
| 2025-01-09 | Introduced in House | introduce | |
| 2025-01-09 | Introduced in House | introduce |