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H.R. 192 · 119th Congress

Amtrak Executive Bonus Disclosure Act

Passed HouseTransportation and Public Works
IntroducedJan 3, 2025
Passed HouseJan 13, 2025
Passed SenateNot yet
To PresidentNot yet
Became lawNot yet

Where it stands

Passed House. Latest step, Jan 14, 2025: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The House passed it 407–0. In the House, Iowa's representatives split: Randy Feenstra yes, Ashley Hinson yes, Mariannette Miller-Meeks did not vote, Zachary Nunn yes. It would change 1 section of existing law.

How this bill changes the law

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H.R. 192 would change 1 section of existing law. Read from the bill text as sent to the Senate (Jan 14, 2025).

49 U.S.C. 24315 Reports and audits

  • (a) Amtrak Annual Operations Report.—Not later than February 15 of each year,… changed · Sec. 2(1), Sec. 2(2) · see the words
What the words would change: every change, in place (2)

Today's wording of each part of the law, with what would be struck out and added. Each change also gives the bill's own instruction, word for word.

  1. 49 U.S.C. 24315(a)changedby H.R. 192 Sec. 2(1)

    (a) Amtrak Annual Operations Report.—Not later than February 15 of each year, Amtrak shall submit to Congress , and make available to the public on the website of Amtrak, a report that— (1) for each route on which Amtrak provided intercity rail passenger transportation during the prior fiscal year, includes information on— (A) ridership; (B) passenger-miles; (C) the short-term avoidable profit or loss for…

    The bill says: by inserting ", and make available to the public on the website of Amtrak," after "submit to Congress"; and

    Bill text · Current law (49 U.S.C. 24315)

  2. 49 U.S.C. 24315(a)changedby H.R. 192 Sec. 2(2)

    The bill says: by striking paragraph (2) and inserting the following:

    Bill text · Current law (49 U.S.C. 24315)

From the bill's official text on GovInfo and the U.S. Code, 2024 edition, which may not yet show changes made since.

What it does

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Amtrak Executive Bonus Disclosure Act

This bill requires Amtrak to publicly disclose the annual base pay and bonus compensation paid to an Amtrak executive in a required annual report to Congress.

Specifically, Amtrak must incorporate into the annual report the annual base pay and any bonus compensation paid to a member of the executive leadership team. This must include the criteria and metrics used to determine any bonus compensation.

Further, Amtrak must make the annual report available on Amtrak's public website.

Official summary by the Congressional Research Service (Introduced in House, Jan 3, 2025).

Our plain-language breakdown, with what it means for you and the case for and against, is written once a bill starts to move.

What has happened

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  1. Jan 14, 2025Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.Senate
  2. Jan 13, 2025Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
  3. Jan 13, 2025On 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) Roll call recordHouse floor actions
  4. Jan 13, 2025Passed/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) Roll call recordLibrary of Congress
  5. Jan 13, 2025Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H106-107)House floor actions
  6. Jan 13, 2025At 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.House floor actions
  7. Jan 13, 2025DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 192.House floor actions
  8. Jan 13, 2025Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H99-100)House floor actions
  9. Jan 13, 2025Mr. Graves moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.House floor actions
  10. Jan 4, 2025Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.House committee actions
  11. Jan 3, 2025Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.House floor actions
  12. Jan 3, 2025Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress
  13. Jan 3, 2025Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

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Recorded votes

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  1. Jan 13, 2025 · HousePassed 407–0
    Iowa: Randy Feenstra yes, Ashley Hinson yes, Mariannette Miller-Meeks did not vote, Zachary Nunn yes
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · needed two-thirds
    R 206 yes, 0 noD 201 yes, 0 noEach member · Record

Cosponsors

  • Sam Graves R-MO-6