H.R.144 - Tennessee Valley Authority Salary Transparency Act (119th Congress)
Summary
H.R. 144, the Tennessee Valley Authority Salary Transparency Act, aims to amend the Tennessee Valley Authority Act of 1933. The bill mandates the TVA to report the names, salaries, and duties of employees at the management level or above who receive compensation at or greater than the maximum rate of basic pay for grade GS-15 of the General Schedule. It also exempts this salary information from disclosure under section 552(b)(3) of title 5, United States Code, and the Access to Congressionally Mandated Reports Act.
Expected Effects
The bill will make salary information for high-level TVA employees publicly available, promoting transparency. However, the exemption from certain disclosure requirements could limit broader access to this data. This could lead to increased public scrutiny of TVA's executive compensation.
Potential Benefits
- Increased transparency regarding the compensation of high-level TVA employees.
- Allows the public to assess whether executive compensation is justified.
- Could promote more responsible spending by the TVA.
- May deter excessive compensation packages.
- Provides a mechanism for accountability.
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Potential Disadvantages
- The exemption from certain disclosure requirements could limit access to the data.
- Potential for misuse of salary information.
- Could create unnecessary administrative burdens for the TVA.
- May lead to political pressure on TVA executive compensation.
- Limited impact beyond high-level employees.
Constitutional Alignment
The bill appears to align with the Constitution, particularly Article I, Section 8, which grants Congress the power to regulate commerce and provide for the general welfare. The requirement for salary disclosure can be seen as an exercise of congressional oversight. The exemption from certain disclosure requirements does not appear to violate any specific constitutional provision.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).