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H.R. 264 · 119th CongressTransportation and Public Works

Train EATS Act has not moved since its introduction on Jan 9, 2025, with cosponsors, all Democrats

Sponsored by Cohen, Steve D-TN · 6 cosponsors: 6 Democrats, 0 Republicans
IntroducedJan 9, 2025
Reported—
Passed one chamber—
Passed both—
Law—
What it changes · CRS summary

Written by the Congressional Research Service [2]. 125 words.

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.

Context
Committees
House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
Policy area
Transportation and Public Works: 87 of 3,176 bills became law, 113th–118th (2.7%)
Sponsor
7 of 323 bills enacted since 2013
Text versions
1: introduced in house · 391 words
Latest action
Jan 10, 2025: Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
Records
Congress.gov · Bill text
Exhibit 1Passage odds band at each stage, rated when the bill reached it [4]
Related bills · 0

The bill status record lists no related bills.

Exhibit 2Articles naming the bill per day, last 90 days, US sources [3]