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Increased Transparency for Tennessee Valley Authority Meetings

This new law enhances the transparency of the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) by requiring most of their meetings to be open to the public. Citizens will have easier access to information about decisions made by the TVA, potentially increasing awareness regarding energy supply and other public services in the region.
Key points
All deliberations of the TVA board, including unscheduled ones, will be open to the public.
Meeting information will be published on the TVA website, making it easier to access.
TVA will be required to make more information about its operations publicly available.
Exceptions to public disclosure apply only to power availability requests and contract negotiations that could harm TVA's competitive position.
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Status: Passed House
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_1373
Sponsor: Rep. Burchett, Tim [R-TN-2]
Process start date: 2025-02-14
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Tennessee Valley Authority Transparency Act of 2025

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_1373.

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 2025-02-14.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • All deliberations of the TVA board, including unscheduled ones, will be open to the public.
  • Meeting information will be published on the TVA website, making it easier to access.
  • TVA will be required to make more information about its operations publicly available.
  • Exceptions to public disclosure apply only to power availability requests and contract negotiations that could harm TVA's competitive position.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Passed House.

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. Burchett, Tim [R-TN-2].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2554)

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-22.

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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