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Amtrak Transparency Act

USA119th CongressS-174| Senate 
| Updated: 1/21/2025
Deb Fischer

Deb Fischer

Republican Senator

Nebraska

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The Amtrak Transparency Act seeks to significantly improve the transparency of Amtrak's operational and financial practices. It mandates that the Amtrak Board of Directors provide 30-day public notice with an agenda for its meetings and ensures all Board meetings comply with federal open meeting requirements . Furthermore, the bill requires the Board to hold an annual meeting with State Department of Transportation heads from areas served by long-distance or State-supported routes. To increase financial accountability, Amtrak must publicly disclose the amount of all discretionary bonuses paid to its officers and non-bargaining unit employees. Finally, the legislation compels Amtrak to disclose vendor agreements valued at $250,000 or more for State-supported routes to relevant State entities upon request, fostering greater oversight of significant contracts.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-4492
Amtrak Transparency Act
Jan 21, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jan 21, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-4492
    Amtrak Transparency Act


  • January 21, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 21, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

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Amtrak Transparency Act

USA119th CongressS-174| Senate 
| Updated: 1/21/2025
The Amtrak Transparency Act seeks to significantly improve the transparency of Amtrak's operational and financial practices. It mandates that the Amtrak Board of Directors provide 30-day public notice with an agenda for its meetings and ensures all Board meetings comply with federal open meeting requirements . Furthermore, the bill requires the Board to hold an annual meeting with State Department of Transportation heads from areas served by long-distance or State-supported routes. To increase financial accountability, Amtrak must publicly disclose the amount of all discretionary bonuses paid to its officers and non-bargaining unit employees. Finally, the legislation compels Amtrak to disclose vendor agreements valued at $250,000 or more for State-supported routes to relevant State entities upon request, fostering greater oversight of significant contracts.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-4492
Amtrak Transparency Act
Jan 21, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jan 21, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-4492
    Amtrak Transparency Act


  • January 21, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 21, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Deb Fischer

Deb Fischer

Republican Senator

Nebraska

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Transportation and Public Works

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted