To amend title 49, United States Code, to require Amtrak to submit to Congress an annual report with respect to the implementation of certain recommendations of the Amtrak Food and Beverage Working Group for improving the food and beverage service of Amtrak, and for other purposes.

1/16/2025, 9:05 AM
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Bill 119 hr 265, also known as the Amtrak Food and Beverage Improvement Act, aims to improve the food and beverage service provided by Amtrak, the national passenger rail service in the United States. The bill proposes an amendment to title 49 of the United States Code, which would require Amtrak to submit an annual report to Congress detailing the implementation of specific recommendations made by the Amtrak Food and Beverage Working Group.

The Working Group was established to identify ways to enhance the quality and efficiency of food and beverage offerings on Amtrak trains. The annual report mandated by this bill would provide Congress with insight into the progress made by Amtrak in implementing these recommendations.

In addition to requiring the annual report, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to improving the food and beverage service on Amtrak trains. This legislation is aimed at ensuring that passengers have access to high-quality and efficient food and beverage options while traveling on Amtrak. Overall, Bill 119 hr 265 seeks to hold Amtrak accountable for implementing improvements to its food and beverage service, ultimately enhancing the overall passenger experience on the national rail service.
Congress
119

Number
HR - 265

Introduced on
2025-01-09

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Bill 119 hr 265, also known as the Amtrak Food and Beverage Improvement Act, aims to improve the food and beverage service provided by Amtrak, the national passenger rail service in the United States. The bill proposes an amendment to title 49 of the United States Code, which would require Amtrak to submit an annual report to Congress detailing the implementation of specific recommendations made by the Amtrak Food and Beverage Working Group.

The Working Group was established to identify ways to enhance the quality and efficiency of food and beverage offerings on Amtrak trains. The annual report mandated by this bill would provide Congress with insight into the progress made by Amtrak in implementing these recommendations.

In addition to requiring the annual report, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to improving the food and beverage service on Amtrak trains. This legislation is aimed at ensuring that passengers have access to high-quality and efficient food and beverage options while traveling on Amtrak. Overall, Bill 119 hr 265 seeks to hold Amtrak accountable for implementing improvements to its food and beverage service, ultimately enhancing the overall passenger experience on the national rail service.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo amend title 49, United States Code, to require Amtrak to submit to Congress an annual report with respect to the implementation of certain recommendations of the Amtrak Food and Beverage Working Group for improving the food and beverage service of Amtrak, and for other purposes.

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HJ
Harlem James
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This is just sad.

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Latest Action1/9/2025
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.