Bill > HR264

This bill, known as the Train Establishment of Appetizing Table Service (Train EATS) Act, requires Amtrak to provide two types of food service on overnight routes: traditional dining and a more affordable alternative food and beverage service. For traditional dining, Amtrak must offer a dedicated dining car with wait staff service and provide healthy meal options that meet national dietary guidelines, as well as accommodate passengers' dietary restrictions through pre-ordered meals. If traditional dining capacity in First or Business Class is not fully used, Amtrak must offer those seats to Coach Class passengers for a fee on a first-come, first-served basis. The bill defines a "covered route" as an Amtrak route scheduled to depart and arrive on different dates, and mandates that the Secretary of Transportation develop regulations to implement these requirements. The goal is to ensure passengers have access to quality dining options at different price points during longer train journeys, improving the overall passenger experience on overnight Amtrak routes.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/264/all-info