H. R. 8689, known as the “Amtrak Executive Bonus Disclosure Act,” requires Amtrak to publicly disclose performance-based bonuses that are awarded to its executives. Before awarding any bonuses, Amtrak must provide a briefing to certain committees in the House and Senate...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 8689 is a rule that says Amtrak, the train company, has to tell everyone about the extra money its big bosses get for doing a good job, and it also has to explain why they think the bosses deserve it.