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HR192FEDERALin_committee

Amtrak Executive Bonus Disclosure Act

January 14, 2025

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Where This Stands

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Currently in_committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

Last action
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.Jan 14, 2025
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The Frame

What this does

The bill would mandate transparency regarding how federal funds are used for executive compensation at Amtrak, a federally subsidized passenger rail service.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Amtrak

Amtrak would be required to comply with new reporting standards regarding executive compensation.

Amtrak Executive Officers

Information regarding their bonus compensation would be subject to public disclosure.

What changed

Current stage: in_committee.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

This bill requires Amtrak to publicly disclose information regarding bonuses paid to its executive officers. It has been introduced in the House of Representatives and is currently under review by the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Why It Matters

The bill would mandate transparency regarding how federal funds are used for executive compensation at Amtrak, a federally subsidized passenger rail service.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does this bill require Amtrak to do?
It requires Amtrak to disclose information regarding bonuses paid to its executive officers.
What is the current status of the bill?
The bill has been received in the Senate and on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

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policy shift70% confidence

Increased Oversight of Quasi-Public Entities

The bill represents a move toward applying stricter transparency standards to executive compensation within federally-subsidized corporations.

Connected Entities

organizationCommittee on Commerce, Science, and TransportationThe Senate committee currently reviewing the bill.Map →
organizationAmtrakMap →

Analysis Score

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  • Significance45
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  • Controversy20
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  • Entertainment10
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