Train FOOD Act

Hozzl · 2025-02-07T12:58:13Z

Explore the details of House Bill 265 Train FOOD Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Transportation and Public Works. Stay informed on legislative developments.

2/7/2025, 12:58 PM

Summary of Bill HR 265

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.

Congressional Summary of HR 265

Train Furtherance of Outstanding Onboard Dining Act or the Train FOOD Act

This bill directs Amtrak to establish an advisory committee to provide internal review for Amtrak's implementation of the Amtrak Food and Beverage Working Group (FBWG) recommendations to improve onboard food and beverage service.

The Amtrak advisory committee must submit an annual report to Congress on the status of Amtrak's implementation of each of the FBWG recommendations. The advisory committee's annual reports must be publicly available on an Amtrak website.

In addition, the Government Accountability Office must submit a report to Congress describing Amtrak's progress in implementing each FBWG report recommendation.

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Current Status of Bill HR 265

Bill HR 265 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 9, 2025. Bill HR 265 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 9, 2025. Bill HR 265's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. as of January 9, 2025

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 265

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Transportation and Public Works

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 265

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.