General Assembly, Statement of Intent or Position - Urges appointment of highly qualified individuals to the board of directors of the Tennessee Valley Authority who understand the growing energy needs of Tennessee and the importance of reliable, affordable power for the State's economic future. -

This joint resolution (HJR 626) urges the President of the United States to appoint individuals with specific qualifications to the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) board of directors. It specifically requests appointees who have proven experience in the electric utility industry, particularly from TVA's 153 local power company partners, and who understand Tennessee's energy needs and the importance of reliable, affordable power. The resolution emphasizes selecting board members with firsthand knowledge of delivering power 24/7 and representation from rural and suburban Tennessee to reflect diverse community needs. As a non-binding statement of position, it does not change TVA's governance but seeks to influence presidential appointments for the board's leadership.