HR 264 119th Congress House Transportation and Public Works

Train EATS Act

Introduced: January 9, 2025 Introduced by: Cohen, Steve Democratic · Tennessee See on congress.gov

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Jan 10, 2025

Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.

Jan 9, 2025

Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

Jan 9, 2025

Introduced in House

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Train 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.

What's happening now January 10, 2025

Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.

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