H.R. 264 · 119th Congress · House

Train EATS Act

Active· Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
Introduced
Jan 9, 25
Passed House
Pending
Passed Senate
Pending
Sent to President
Pending
Signed into Law
Pending

Executive Summary

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.

Action Timeline

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  1. JAN 10, 2025House committee actions

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

  2. JAN 09, 2025House floor actions

    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

  3. JAN 09, 2025Library of Congress

    Introduced in House

Committees

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Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

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Referred: Jan 9, 2025

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