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HR 264 · 119th Congress · House

Train EATS Act

In committee
IntroducedJan 9, 2025
Policy areaTransportation and Public Works
Cosponsors6
What this bill is intended to do

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.

Latest action

Jan 10, 2025Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.

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