Amtrak Transparency Act

This bill, the Amtrak Transparency Act (S 4492), requires Amtrak to increase public disclosure of its operations. It mandates that Amtrak's Board of Directors post meeting notices with agendas 30 days in advance, hold all meetings openly to the public under federal transparency rules, and annually meet with state transportation officials. The bill also requires Amtrak to publicly disclose the amount of any discretionary bonus paid to officers or non-bargaining unit employees, and to share vendor agreements over $250,000 with states or the State-Amtrak Committee upon request. These changes directly affect Amtrak's leadership, its financial disclosures, and state governments managing rail routes.