H.R. 144 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
Tennessee Valley Authority Salary Transparency Act
H.R. 144 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) has passed the house — introduced on Jan 3, 2025, sponsored by Steve Cohen with 1 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Joe Biden was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Jan 3, 2025
- Co-sponsors
- 1
- Policy area
- Government Operations and Politics
- Groups that lobbied
- 1
What it does
Tennessee Valley Authority Salary Transparency Act This bill expands reporting requirements for the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA). TVA is a government corporation that provides electricity in Tennessee and in portions of several surrounding states. It also provides flood control, navigation, and land management services for the Tennessee River system.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Steve Cohen (D-TN). Co-sponsors: 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 3, 2025
- Passed the HouseJan 15, 2025
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (Jan 16, 2025)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · Jan 15, 2025 · Passed423–0
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Tennessee Valley Authority Salary Transparency ActHouse · Jan 15, 2025
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Who lobbied on it
1 organizations named this bill in lobbying reports (Jul 2025 – Sep 2026). Biggest spenders among them:
Committees
- Environment and Public Works Committee
- Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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