What does the Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) do?
The Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) is an independent agency in the executive branch responsible for administering retirement, survivor, and unemployment/sickness insurance benefit programs for railroad workers. It was established in 1935.
$4.42B
<0.1%
How much does the Railroad Retirement Board spend?
The Railroad Retirement Board accounted for <0.1% of all federal spending in FY 2024.
Share of RRB net spending compared to the top ten highest spending agencies in FY 2024
The Railroad Retirement Board’s federal spending in FY 2024 was lower than in FY 1980.
Yearly federal net spending by RRB, adjusted for inflation (2024 dollars), FYs 1980–2024
The Railroad Retirement Board's share of federal spending in FY 2024 was lower than in FY 1980.
Percentage of federal budget dedicated to RRB, FYs 1980–2024
How did the Railroad Retirement Board spend its budget in 2024?
Federal government net spending isolated to RRB, FY 2024
How many people work for the Railroad Retirement Board?
The number of federal employees working for the Railroad Retirement Board has decreased 18.6% since 2010.
Number of federal employees working for , September 2010–2024
Who leads the Railroad Retirement Board?
The RRB is led by a three-member board, whose members are nominated by the president and confirmed by the Senate for staggered five-year terms. One board member is appointed to represent railroad employers, one to represent railroad labor organizations, and one, the chair, to represent the public interest.
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