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TVA Transparency Act: Giving Citizens a Formal Voice in Energy Planning

This law establishes an Office of Public Participation within the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), granting citizens formal tools to influence major energy decisions. It mandates open hearings and the timely release of data, significantly increasing transparency in resource planning. This ensures citizens can actively shape the region's energy future, with explicit consideration for resilience against extreme weather and public health impacts.
Key points
A new Office of Public Participation is created to help citizens understand and engage in TVA's decision-making processes.
TVA must now hold open evidentiary hearings and accept formal input from the public when planning future energy resources.
Energy planning must explicitly consider resilience to extreme weather and impacts on public health, directly affecting community safety and quality of life.
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Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_6357
Sponsor: Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9]
Process start date: 2025-12-02
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

TVA IRP Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_6357.

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 2025-12-02.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • A new Office of Public Participation is created to help citizens understand and engage in TVA's decision-making processes.
  • TVA must now hold open evidentiary hearings and accept formal input from the public when planning future energy resources.
  • Energy planning must explicitly consider resilience to extreme weather and impacts on public health, directly affecting community safety and quality of life.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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 House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

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