<p><strong>Amtrak Transparency and Accountability for Passengers and Taxpayers Act</strong></p><p>This bill directs Amtrak to comply with federal open meeting requirements under the Government in the Sunshine Act, with exceptions.</p><p>Under the bill, certain open meeting requirements do not apply to any portion or portions of a meeting that Amtrak properly determines are likely to involve</p><ul><li>contract negotiations, including negotiations for contract procurements and agreements, the disclosure of which would imperil or compromise Amtrak’s competitive position;</li><li>collective bargaining agreements or any terms and conditions that are proposed for inclusion in an agreement; and</li><li>matters involving the employment, appointment,&nbsp;termination, terms and conditions of employment, performance evaluation, promotion, or disciplining of a current or prospective Amtrak officer, employee, or contractor (unless all affected individuals request in writing that the matter or matters be discussed at a public meeting).</li></ul>