H.R. 1373 · Passed House · Energy

Tennessee Valley Authority Transparency Act of 2025

Sponsor: Tim Burchett (R-TN)

What it does

• Requires the Tennessee Valley Authority Board of Directors to hold public meetings at least four times a year.
• Requires public notice at least six days before each meeting unless it is designated an emergency.
• Applies to the federally owned utility that supplies electricity in Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia.

Official 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.

Latest action

Jun 10, 2025: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

Committee: Senate Environment and Public Works