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Changes to Tennessee Valley Authority Employee Compensation

This bill aims to change how Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) employee salaries are determined. Instead of previous rules, their pay will now be based on an annual survey of prevailing compensation for similar private industry positions in the United States and Canada. This is intended to ensure that TVA salaries are more competitive and aligned with market standards.
Key points
TVA employee compensation will be based on private industry data from the US and Canada.
The goal is to align TVA salaries with market standards, potentially impacting employment stability and service quality.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_7673
Sponsor: Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9]
Process start date: 2022-05-06
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

To amend the Tennessee Valley Authority Act of 1933 to require that the compensation plan for Tennessee Valley Authority employees be based on an annual survey of prevailing compensation for similar private industry positions in the United States and Canada, and for other purposes.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_7673.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-05-06.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • TVA employee compensation will be based on private industry data from the US and Canada.
  • The goal is to align TVA salaries with market standards, potentially impacting employment stability and service quality.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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Labor