H.R. 144: Tennessee Valley Authority Salary Transparency Act
A House bill (H.R.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | House bill (H.R.) |
| Originating chamber | House |
| Introduced | 2025-01-03 |
| Sponsor | Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9] |
| Policy area | Government Operations and Politics |
| Cosponsors | 1 |
| Latest action | 2025-01-16 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. |
| Last updated | 2026-07-18 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in House, 2025-01-03):
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.
The bill reinstates the requirement for TVA to file an annual financial statement and report with Congress in March. (The requirement was terminated by the Federal Reports Elimination and Sunset Act of 1995.)
The bill also modifies the requirement that the report include the names, salaries, and duties of employees earning more than $1,500 a year. Under the bill, this information is only required for employees earning more than the maximum rate of basic pay for grade GS-13 of the General Schedule.
Cosponsors (1)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Tim Burchett | R TN (original cosponsor) 2025-01-03 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for H.R. 144 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is H.R. 144?
H.R. 144 is a House bill (H.R.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the House. Official title: Tennessee Valley Authority Salary Transparency Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for H.R. 144 are available on congress.gov.
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