What does Preamble of Train FOOD Act do?

This bill, formally titled '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,' aims to modify U.S. Code Title 49. The bill requires Amtrak to submit an annual report to Congress. The report will detail the implementation of recommendations from the Amtrak Food and Beverage Working Group. The purpose of the report is to improve Amtrak's food and beverage service.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Train FOOD Act do?

This bill is formally titled the ``Train Furtherance of Outstanding Onboard Dining Act'' or the ``Train FOOD Act''.

What does OVERSIGHT OF IMPLEMENTATION BY AMTRAK OF RECOMMENDATIONS OF of Train FOOD Act do?

This section amends Section 24321 of Title 49, United States Code, related to Amtrak's food and beverage services. It establishes an Amtrak Implementation Advisory Committee, composed of representatives from Amtrak, labor organizations, passenger advocacy groups, and states providing funding for State-supported routes. The advisory committee will provide internal review regarding Amtrak's implementation of recommendations from a report. The advisory committee terminates when Amtrak submits its final implementation report. Amtrak is required to submit an annual implementation status report to the Senate and House committees. The report must detail progress on implementing recommendations, identify those deemed impractical or impossible, and provide justifications and cost estimates for the latter. The report also needs to describe changes to Amtrak's food and beverage service. The Comptroller General of the United States must submit a report to the same committees within two years of the Act's enactment, detailing Amtrak's progress.

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Train FOOD Act

Last updated: 1/10/2025 · Introduced: 1/9/2025

Author: Steve Cohen (D-TN)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill mandates Amtrak to annually report to Congress on its progress in implementing recommendations to improve food and beverage service.
It establishes an Amtrak Implementation Advisory Committee with representatives from Amtrak, labor, passenger groups, and states to review implementation efforts.
The Comptroller General will assess Amtrak's progress in implementing these recommendations and submit a report to Congress within two years of enactment.

119th Congressin committeeHR. 8870(In Committee)Official page

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