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Commending the Tennessee Valley Authority on the 90th anniversary of the signing of the Tennessee Valley Authority Act of 1933.

12/15/2023, 3:51 PM

Summary of Bill HRES 400

Bill 118 HRES 400, also known as the Commending the Tennessee Valley Authority on the 90th anniversary of the signing of the Tennessee Valley Authority Act of 1933, is a resolution introduced in the US Congress to honor the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) on its 90th anniversary. The TVA was created in 1933 as part of President Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal programs to provide economic development and electricity to the Tennessee Valley region.

The resolution recognizes the TVA's significant contributions to the region over the past nine decades, including its role in providing affordable electricity, flood control, navigation, and economic development. It also acknowledges the TVA's commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainable practices.

The resolution highlights the TVA's impact on the Tennessee Valley region, including its support for job creation, infrastructure development, and community improvement projects. It also praises the TVA for its efforts to promote renewable energy sources and reduce carbon emissions. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 400 is a bipartisan effort to commend the Tennessee Valley Authority for its long history of service to the region and its dedication to improving the quality of life for residents.

Congressional Summary of HRES 400

This resolution commends the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), a federally owned electric utility corporation, on the 90th anniversary of the signing of the Tennessee Valley Authority Act of 1933. It also honors the accomplishments of the TVA in improving navigation, controlling floods, promoting environmental stewardship, and providing electricity. Further, it recognizes the TVA, its employees, and its retirees for their service in the areas of energy, the environment, and economic development in Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee, Mississippi, Kentucky, North Carolina, and Virginia.

Current Status of Bill HRES 400

Bill HRES 400 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 15, 2023. Bill HRES 400 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on May 15, 2023.  Bill HRES 400's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment. as of May 16, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 400

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
16
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
16
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 400

Primary Policy Focus

Energy

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 400

Commending the Tennessee Valley Authority on the 90th anniversary of the signing of the Tennessee Valley Authority Act of 1933.
Commending the Tennessee Valley Authority on the 90th anniversary of the signing of the Tennessee Valley Authority Act of 1933.

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