HR 264 · in committee · niche
Train EATS Act
- economy
What this bill does
- Amtrak must provide table service dining on overnight routes, with affordable alternatives available.
- Overnight train passengers, particularly those in coach class, are affected by new dining requirements.
- The Department of Transportation will issue regulations to implement these service standards.
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Community Threads
Started by Cosponsor
- 01
How would requiring table service dining on overnight Amtrak routes affect ticket prices for coach passengers seeking affordable travel options?
- 02
What evidence exists that overnight train passengers currently lack adequate dining access, and how would this bill address documented gaps?
- 03
Which overnight routes would benefit most from table service requirements, and where might implementation costs create the greatest operational challenges?
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Sponsor · D-TN-9
Steve Cohen
Citizen cosponsors
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In Congress
6/ 435
House Reps cosponsoring
Introduced 2025-01-10
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Legislative timeline
2025-01-10 · house · Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
2025-01-09 · house · IntroReferral
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
2025-01-09 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
2025-01-09 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
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