House Roll Call

H.R.192

Roll 8 • Congress 119, Session 1 • Jan 13, 2025 6:53 PM • Result: Passed

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BillH.R.192 — Amtrak Executive Bonus Disclosure Act
Vote questionOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
Vote type2/3 Yea-And-Nay
ResultPassed
TotalsYea 407 / Nay 0 / Present 0 / Not Voting 27
PartyYeaNayPresentNot Voting
R2060013
D2010014
I0000

Research Brief

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass

Bill Analysis

The Amtrak Executive Bonus Disclosure Act (HR 192) aims to enhance transparency regarding executive compensation at Amtrak, the National Railroad Passenger Corporation. This legislation mandates that Amtrak publicly disclose the compensation packages of its top executives, including any bonuses, in its annual reports to Congress and the public. The intent is to provide greater oversight and accountability concerning how taxpayer funds are utilized in the context of executive pay.

The bill specifically requires Amtrak to detail the criteria used to determine bonuses, ensuring that stakeholders can assess the alignment of executive compensation with the organization’s performance and public service obligations. This move is particularly relevant as Amtrak is a federally funded entity, receiving substantial financial support from the government, which raises questions about the appropriateness of high executive compensation in relation to its service delivery and financial health.

Key agencies affected by this legislation include the U.S. Department of Transportation and the Amtrak Board of Directors, which will need to adjust their reporting practices to comply with the new disclosure requirements. The bill is designed to benefit taxpayers and passengers by promoting transparency and accountability in how Amtrak manages its resources.

The legislative timeline for HR 192 indicates that it has been received in the Senate, read twice, and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation for further consideration. As of now, there is no specified timeline for when the committee will take action or when the bill may progress to a vote.

In summary, the Amtrak Executive Bonus Disclosure Act seeks to ensure that executive compensation at Amtrak is transparent and justifiable, aligning with the interests of the public and stakeholders who support the rail service through federal funding.

Yea (407)

A
André Carson

IN • D • Yea

G
Gerald Connolly

VA • D • Yea

B
Brad Finstad

MN • R • Yea

B
Brandon Gill

TX • R • Yea

M
Mark Green

TN • R • Yea

A
Abraham Hamadeh

AZ • R • Yea

M
Mark Harris

NC • R • Yea

B
Brian Jack

GA • R • Yea

B
Brad Knott

NC • R • Yea

C
Celeste Maloy

UT • R • Yea

A
April McClain Delaney

MD • D • Yea

A
Addison McDowell

NC • R • Yea

E
Emilia Sykes

OH • D • Yea

D
David Taylor

OH • R • Yea

S
Sylvester Turner

TX • D • Yea

Not Voting (27)

M
Michael Waltz

FL • R • Not Voting