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FEDERALhearing transcript

Hearing on Increasing the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) Debt Limit

Original title: Increasing the Tennessee Valley Authority bond ceiling: hearing before the Committee on Environment and Public Works, United States Senate, Ninety-sixth Congress, first session, on S. 436 a bill to amend section 15 (d) of the Tennessee Valley Authority Act of 1933 to increase the amount of debt which may be incurred by the Tennessee Valley Authority, February 23, 1979.

Record date · July 20, 2026

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What This Bill Does

This document is a record of a 1979 U.S. Senate committee hearing regarding S. 436, a bill proposed to raise the legal debt ceiling for the Tennessee Valley Authority. The hearing examined the necessity of allowing the TVA to incur more debt to fund its operations and infrastructure projects.

Why it matters

The bill determines the maximum amount of debt the Tennessee Valley Authority can carry, which directly impacts the agency's capacity to finance regional power and infrastructure projects.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Tennessee Valley Authority

The agency's legal authority to borrow funds is directly modified by the proposed legislation.

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U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works

The committee is responsible for reviewing and reporting on the legislative proposal.

Key Facts

  • The hearing concerns S. 436, a bill to amend section 15(d) of the Tennessee Valley Authority Act of 1933.
  • The primary objective of the bill is to increase the amount of debt the Tennessee Valley Authority is legally permitted to incur.
  • The hearing was conducted by the U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works during the 96th Congress.
  • The hearing took place on February 23, 1979.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of S. 436?
It is a bill designed to raise the debt ceiling for the Tennessee Valley Authority, allowing the agency to borrow more money.
Why does the TVA need to increase its debt limit?
The hearing was held to discuss the financial requirements of the TVA and the necessity of increasing its borrowing capacity to support its operations.

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TVA Debt Expansion

The document highlights a historical legislative effort to expand the borrowing capacity of a federal agency to meet infrastructure demands.

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Tennessee Valley Authority, Committee on Environment and Public Works
OrganizationTennessee Valley Authority“The federal agency seeking an increase in its authorized debt limit.”Map →
OrganizationCommittee on Environment and Public Works“The U.S. Senate committee responsible for reviewing the bill.”Map →

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