Bill would require TVA to open more board meetings to the public
Passed one chamberH.R. 1373Latest action
Sponsor: Tim Burchett · Representative · TN
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Official title: Tennessee Valley Authority Transparency Act of 2025
119th Congress
Topics: Environment & energy
Introduced:
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The bill would require TVA's board to meet at least four times a year and open more discussions to public view.
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What does this do?
This bill requires the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) board to meet at least four times a year and expands the definition of "meeting" to include informal discussions among board members, not just formal decision sessions. The board must also post meeting notices and required disclosures on its website, though closed emergency meetings and certain sensitive information remain exceptions.
Who does it affect?
TVA electricity customers, government watchdog groups, journalists, and communities in the Tennessee Valley region would be affected by the changed disclosure rules.
Why does it matter?
Increased transparency requirements would give the public and press more visibility into TVA's decision-making, though the bill does not change electricity rates, services, or TVA's overall authority.
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Based on the “Referred in Senate” text of Jun 10, 2025.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedFeb 14, 2025
- House committee
- House vote
- SenateYou are here · Jun 10, 2025
- The president's desk
Right now: it passed the House, and the official record shows nothing new since. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.