H.R. 264 explained · 119th Congress · Pending in Congress
Train EATS Act
Cosponsors: 6 (6 D, 0 R) · per Congress.gov, 2026-10-12
Introduced: 2025-01-09
Latest action (2025-01-10): Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
What H.R. 264 does, in plain terms
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.
Official summary by the Congressional Research Service, via Congress.gov.
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