Many of President Biden’s nominees to TVA’s board have been languishing in the Senate for more than year, as the Trump-filled board gave the utility’s CEO more power.
A U.S. senator called TVA ‘kind of disgusting.’ Here’s why that matters.
When the Tennessee Valley Authority considers building a power plant, the decision affects Tennesseans for decades. It also affects the global climate.
With 6 seats empty, the Trump-filled TVA Board might soon get a makeover
For nearly two years, the regulating body of the Tennessee Valley Authority has been short-staffed with people all nominated by former President Donald Trump.
Senate Approves New TVA Board Members
President Obama nominated new members in September, but their appointment languished in the Senate. They were finally approved last night without debate, along with dozens of nominees to other federal boards and commissions.
Without Board Quorum, Incoming TVA CEO Gets New Powers
TVA’s board is supposed to have nine members; it’s already short three. Two more will go when Congress adjourns, leaving the board without enough members to do business.