Tennessee Valley Authority Transparency Act of 2025
In Committee
Introduced:Feb 14, 2025
Primary Sponsor
Steve Womack
Representative
Republican
AR-3
Cosponsors
2
Quick Stats
Policy Area
Energy
Summary
This bill requires the Tennessee Valley Authority Board of Directors to hold at least four public meetings per year with at least six days public notice. TVA provides electricity to millions in seven southeastern states.
Latest Action
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
AI Summary
Plain-English explanation of this bill
This bill requires the Tennessee Valley Authority Board of Directors to hold at least four public meetings per year with at least six days public notice. TVA provides electricity to millions in seven southeastern states.
Last updated: 1/5/2026
Official Summary
Congressional Research Service summary
<p><strong>Tennessee Valley Authority Transparency Act of 2025</strong></p><p>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. </p>
Key Points
Main provisions of the bill
Requires TVA board to hold 4 public meetings yearly
Mandates 6 days advance public notice
Increases transparency of federal utility
Emergency meetings exempt from notice requirement
Applies to board serving 7 southeastern states
How This Impacts Americans
Potential effects on citizens and communities
Residents and ratepayers in the TVA service area would have more opportunities to attend board meetings and provide input on decisions affecting their electricity rates and services.
Policy Areas
Primary Policy Area
Energy
Related Subjects
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Tennessee Valley Authority
Scope & Jurisdiction
Jurisdiction Level
federal
Congressional Session
119th Congress
Citation Reference
1373, 119th Congress (2025). "Tennessee Valley Authority Transparency Act of 2025". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-1373
