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Tennessee Valley Authority Salary Transparency Act
2/12/2025, 9:01 AM
Summary of Bill HR 144
Bill 119 hr 144, also known as the Tennessee Valley Authority Reporting Exemption Act, is a piece of legislation that exempts certain reports required to be submitted by the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) from the Federal Reports Elimination and Sunset Act of 1995. This exemption allows the TVA to continue submitting these reports without being subject to the requirements of the 1995 Act.
The Tennessee Valley Authority is a federally owned corporation that provides electricity for the Tennessee Valley region. The reports in question are likely related to the TVA's operations, finances, and other important information that is necessary for oversight and accountability.
The purpose of this bill is to ensure that the TVA can continue to operate effectively and efficiently without being burdened by unnecessary reporting requirements. By exempting the TVA from the 1995 Act, Congress is acknowledging the unique role that the TVA plays in providing electricity and promoting economic development in the Tennessee Valley region. Overall, the Tennessee Valley Authority Reporting Exemption Act is a straightforward piece of legislation that seeks to streamline reporting requirements for the TVA while still ensuring transparency and accountability. It is important for Congress to carefully consider the implications of this bill and weigh the benefits of exempting the TVA from certain reporting requirements against the need for oversight and transparency in the TVA's operations.
The Tennessee Valley Authority is a federally owned corporation that provides electricity for the Tennessee Valley region. The reports in question are likely related to the TVA's operations, finances, and other important information that is necessary for oversight and accountability.
The purpose of this bill is to ensure that the TVA can continue to operate effectively and efficiently without being burdened by unnecessary reporting requirements. By exempting the TVA from the 1995 Act, Congress is acknowledging the unique role that the TVA plays in providing electricity and promoting economic development in the Tennessee Valley region. Overall, the Tennessee Valley Authority Reporting Exemption Act is a straightforward piece of legislation that seeks to streamline reporting requirements for the TVA while still ensuring transparency and accountability. It is important for Congress to carefully consider the implications of this bill and weigh the benefits of exempting the TVA from certain reporting requirements against the need for oversight and transparency in the TVA's operations.
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Current Status of Bill HR 144
Bill HR 144 is currently in the status of Introduced to Senate since January 16, 2025. Bill HR 144 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 3, 2025. Bill HR 144's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. as of January 16, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 144
Total Number of Sponsors
15Democrat Sponsors
15Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
1Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
1Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 144
Primary Policy Focus
Government Operations and PoliticsPotential Impact Areas
- Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
- Government information and archives
- Personnel records
- Tennessee Valley Authority
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 144
To provide that the Federal Reports Elimination and Sunset Act of 1995 does not apply to certain reports required to be submitted by the Tennessee Valley Authority, and for other purposes.
To provide that the Federal Reports Elimination and Sunset Act of 1995 does not apply to certain reports required to be submitted by the Tennessee Valley Authority, and for other purposes.
Comments

Salma Ross
832
1 year ago
I support this bill. Who does it help?

Catherine Wrenn
770
1 year ago
I don't think this bill is a good idea. It will make things more complicated for everyone. Why do they have to mess with this stuff? I heard that this bill has a provision about disclosing salaries, which seems unnecessary. Did you know that this bill also includes a section about employee benefits?

Abraham Ellis
770
1 year ago
I don't like this new bill about TVA salaries. It's not fair that they have to disclose how much they make. It's none of our business. This bill is just causing unnecessary drama.
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 144
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