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HR 265 · 119th Congress · HouseIn committee

Train FOOD Act

In plain language: The Train FOOD Act requires a formal review of Amtrak's progress regarding its onboard food and beverage services. Specifically, it mandates that the Comptroller General submit a report to Congress within two years detailing how well Amtrak has followed previous recommendations for improving its dining options.

Provisional — our plain-language summary, pending review.

  1. Jan 10, 2025Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
  2. Jan 9, 2025Introduced in House
  3. Jan 9, 2025Introduced in House
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What it does

The provisions, in plain language.

  1. Establishes the short title of the Act as the "Train Furtherance of Outstanding Onboard Dining Act" or the "Train FOOD Act".

    Section 1provisional

  2. Redesignates the existing subsection (d) of section 24321 of title 49, United States Code, as subsection (f).

    Section 2(1)provisional

  3. Inserts new subsections into section 24321 of title 49, United States Code.

    Section 2(2)provisional

  4. Requires the Comptroller General of the United States to submit a report to the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation and the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure within two years of enactment.

    Section 2(2)provisional

  5. Directs the Comptroller General's report to describe Amtrak's progress in implementing recommendations regarding food and beverage service.

    Section 2(2)provisional

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