119th Congress Transportation and Public Works
H.R. 264: Train EATS Act
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Summary
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.
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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.
Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.
Roll calls
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Amendments
No amendments were offered to this bill.
Cosponsors
- Troy Carter D-LA
- LaMonica McIver D-NJ
- Bonnie Watson Coleman D-NJ
- Henry Johnson D-GA
- Dina Titus D-NV
- Seth Moulton D-MA
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History
- Introduced in the House by Steve Cohen.
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- Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
- Introduced in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.