Train FOOD Act
Train FOOD Act
Plain Language Summary
# Train FOOD Act Summary **What the bill does:** The Train FOOD Act would require Amtrak to create an advisory committee to oversee improvements to food and beverage service on its trains. This committee would track Amtrak's progress in implementing recommendations from an existing Food and Beverage Working Group and publish annual reports on a public website so passengers and lawmakers can see what changes are being made. Additionally, the Government Accountability Office (a congressional watchdog agency) would investigate and report on Amtrak's implementation efforts. **Who it affects:** The bill primarily affects Amtrak passengers who use dining and food services on trains.
It also involves Amtrak management and Congress, which would receive progress reports. The bill doesn't change what food is served or how much it costs—it's focused on oversight and transparency rather than direct service changes. **Current status:** The bill was introduced by Representative Steve Cohen (D-TN) and is currently in committee, meaning it's under review and has not yet been voted on by the full House of Representatives.
CRS Official Summary
Train Furtherance of Outstanding Onboard Dining Act or the Train FOOD ActThis 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.
Latest Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.