Amtrak Executive Bonus Disclosure Act

HR 8689, the Amtrak Executive Bonus Disclosure Act, requires Amtrak to publicly disclose performance-based bonuses paid to its top executives. It mandates that Amtrak brief relevant congressional committees 30 days before awarding such bonuses and publish the bonus amount, along with the calculation criteria, in the Federal Register within 30 days of payment. The law directly affects 12 specific Amtrak executive roles, including the CEO, CFO, and other senior leadership positions defined in the bill. This policy change focuses on transparency around taxpayer-funded executive compensation, without altering bonus eligibility or amounts.