David Rouzer (R-NC)
Amtrak Executive Bonus Disclosure Act
A Republican bill with 1 Republican cosponsor · See the cosponsor
Last activity — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
In the other chamber's committee
Passed one chamber and has been handed to a committee in the other.
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- Passed House 407–0
- In Senate committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Amtrak Executive Bonus Disclosure Act," aims to amend title 49 of the United States Code. It specifically requires Amtrak to change how it reports executive compensation. Under this act, Amtrak must make certain pay information available to the public on its website. This includes the annual base pay and any bonus compensation for members of the executive leadership team. Additionally, the bill requires the disclosure of the criteria and metrics used to determine those bonuses.
Yes· 3 of 4
- Scored +5
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?
The act requires Amtrak to make executive compensation and bonus metrics available to the public on its website.
- Scored +2
Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?
The bill enhances consumer and public oversight by requiring Amtrak to disclose executive pay and bonus criteria on its website.
- Scored +1
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?
Increased transparency in public corporation compensation can assist in public accountability regarding the use of public funds.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
What Congress actually voted on
One recorded vote has been taken on this bill.
- The House: a fast-track vote, needing two-thirds to pass The House sets aside its normal procedure to move quickly: no amendments, little debate, and a two-thirds bar instead of a simple majority. It is used for measures expected to be uncontroversial, so a bill that fails here failed despite broad expectations that it would not. Passed 407 yes · 0 no
01/13/2025 · Roll call 8 · recorded as “On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass”
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Transparency: By requiring Amtrak to make information available to the public on its website, the bill allows people to see exactly what leadership is being paid (Section 2).
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Clarity on Compensation Standards: The bill requires the disclosure of specific criteria and metrics used to determine bonuses, which provides insight into how executive pay is decided (Section 2).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly mentioned in the text provided.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The act requires Amtrak to make executive compensation and bonus metrics available to the public on its website.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices? — The bill enhances consumer and public oversight by requiring Amtrak to disclose executive pay and bonus criteria on its website.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — Increased transparency in public corporation compensation can assist in public accountability regarding the use of public funds.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this improve buses, trains and other public transport? — The bill increases transparency regarding the leadership of Amtrak, a major public transit provider.
- 1/14/2025
- Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- 1/13/2025
- Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 407 - 0 (Roll no. 8). (text: CR H99)
- On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 407 - 0 (Roll no. 8). (text: CR H99)
- Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H106-107)
- At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
- DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 192.
- Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H99-100)
- Mr. Graves moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
- 1/4/2025
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
- 1/3/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Sam GravesRepublican · Missouri