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Train EATS Act

Bill Number
H.R. 264
Origin Chamber
House
Congress
119th Congress, Session 1
Policy Area
Transportation and Public Works
Status
Introduced
Latest Action
2025-01-10: Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
Last Updated
2026-01-14T16:37:29Z

Official 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.

Sponsor

Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9]

Cosponsors (6)

Rep. Carter, Troy A. [D-LA-2], Rep. McIver, LaMonica [D-NJ-10], Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12], Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank" [D-GA-4], Rep. Titus, Dina [D-NV-1], Rep. Moulton, Seth [D-MA-6]

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