H.R. 1373 Passed the House Energy

Tennessee Valley Authority Transparency Act of 2025

To require certain meetings of the Tennessee Valley Authority to be transparent and open to the public, and for other purposes.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Rep. Burchett, Tim [R-TN-2] Introduced February 14, 2025 Cosponsors 2 (2 D) Latest action June 10, 2025

Summary

Tennessee Valley Authority Transparency Act of 2025
This bill revises the duties of the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) Board of Directors to include holding public meetings at least four times each year. The board must provide public notice at least six days before such a meeting, unless the meeting is designated as an emergency. TVA, a federally owned electric utility corporation, provides low-cost electricity in Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia. It also provides flood control, navigation, and land management for the Tennessee River system. 

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Actions

  1. Jun 10, 2025 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
  2. Jun 9, 2025 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  3. Jun 9, 2025 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2554)
  4. Jun 9, 2025 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1373.
  5. Jun 9, 2025 Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2554-2555)
  6. Jun 9, 2025 Mr. Ezell moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
  7. Jun 5, 2025 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 109.
  8. Jun 5, 2025 Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-140.
  9. Apr 2, 2025 Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
  10. Apr 2, 2025 Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  11. Apr 2, 2025 Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment Discharged
  12. Feb 14, 2025 Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.

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