Tennessee Valley Authority Transparency Act of 2025

Bill 119 HR 1373, also known as the Tennessee Valley Authority Transparency Act, aims to increase transparency within the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) by requiring certain meetings to be open to the public. The bill states that any meeting of the TVA Board of Directors, the TVA Regional Resource Stewardship Council, or any other TVA advisory committee must be conducted in a transparent manner, allowing for public attendance and participation.

The purpose of this legislation is to ensure that the decisions made by the TVA, a federally owned corporation responsible for providing electricity to millions of Americans, are made in a transparent and accountable manner. By opening up these meetings to the public, the bill aims to increase public trust in the TVA and its decision-making processes.

In addition to requiring transparency in meetings, the bill also includes provisions for the TVA to provide public notice of meetings, make meeting minutes and records available to the public, and establish a process for public comment on TVA decisions. These measures are intended to further enhance transparency and public engagement with the TVA. Overall, Bill 119 HR 1373 seeks to promote openness and accountability within the TVA, ensuring that the decisions made by this important federal agency are made in the best interest of the public.