Amtrak publicly posted pay data for its leadership showing millions of dollars in pay and bonuses last year to its top executives after the rail corporation faced criticism and new legislation from Republican lawmakers this week.
- GOP House, Senate lawmakers proposed measures this week requiring executive bonus disclosures to Congress
- Amtrak’s CEO Stephen Gardner, who made about $1.1 million in salary and bonuses last year; Amtrak Board Chairman Tony Coscia defended company compensation to lawmakers as less costly than hiring consultants
- Earlier: Amtrak Seeks Money From Congress as GOP Attacks Transparency