HR 264 ยท Train EATS Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
- Introduced
- Jan 9, 2025
- Latest action
- Jan 10, 2025
- Sponsor
- Rep. Steve Cohen [D-TN-9]
- Policy area
- Transportation and Public Works
- Cosponsors
- 6
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.
Recent actions
- 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
- Jan 9, 2025 Introduced in House
Votes
No recorded votes are available for this bill.