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H.R. 265119th CongressIn committeeLatest action Jan 10, 2025Decoded by AI · checked against the record
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HR 265 requires Amtrak to report annually to Congress and the public on food service improvements, with GAO oversight within two years.
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HR 265 requires Amtrak to submit annual reports to Congress detailing progress on food and beverage service improvements, including which steps have been completed and which have been deemed too costly or difficult. Reports must be posted publicly on Amtrak's website. The bill also directs the Government Accountability Office to assess Amtrak's follow-through on prior food service recommendations within two years.
The bill directly affects Amtrak as an organization and its food and beverage employees. It also affects the millions of passengers who ride Amtrak annually, as well as states that financially support certain Amtrak routes.
Amtrak would be required to publicly justify any improvements it declines to make by explaining why and estimating the associated cost. An advisory committee including unions, passenger advocates, and state representatives would review progress reports, adding a layer of structured outside scrutiny.
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Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the President.
Latest action: — Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.