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Increases Transparency of Amtrak Executive Pay
Recent Bills/Increases Transparency of Amtrak Executive Pay

Increases Transparency of Amtrak Executive Pay

IntroducedJanuary 3, 2025
Passed House1 year ago
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Sitting in the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee.
Most bills stop at this point and never get a vote.
Transportation and Public WorksCongressional oversightGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment information and archivesNational Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak)
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Why This Matters

This bill requires Amtrak to publicly disclose the salaries and bonuses of its top executives, along with the criteria for bonus payments.

If you are concerned about how Amtrak executives are paid, this bill ensures their salaries and bonuses are publicly available starting in 2025.
Who this affects
Amtrak executives · general public
What changes is this bill making?
  1. 1Amtrak must publicly share details about executive salaries and bonuses on its website.
  2. 2The bill requires information on how bonuses are determined, including the criteria used.
  3. 3This change aims to improve accountability for Amtrak's leadership compensation.
  4. 4Congress will receive annual reports on executive pay, which will also be accessible to the public.
  5. 5The legislation targets members of Amtrak's executive leadership team, including top officers.
Read the detailed summary

Amtrak Executive Bonus Disclosure Act This bill requires Amtrak to publicly disclose the annual base pay and bonus compensation paid to an Amtrak executive in a required annual report to Congress. Specifically, Amtrak must incorporate into the annual report the annual base pay and any bonus compensation paid to a member of the executive leadership team. This must include the criteria and metrics used to determine any bonus compensation. Further, Amtrak must make the annual report available on Amtrak's public website.

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IntroducedJan 3, 2025
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HouseJan 13, 2025
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SenateCurrent

Sitting in the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee.

Most bills stop at this point and never get a vote.

President

The President

Joe Biden
46th President
Awaiting Vote
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