Congressman Steve Cohen urges Senate to reject Lee Beaman's nomination to the TVA Board, citing lack of experience and potential conflicts.
Quiver AI Summary
Congressman Cohen expresses opposition to TVA nomination: Congressman Steve Cohen has urged the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee to reject President Trump’s nomination of Lee Beaman to the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) Board. Cohen cited Beaman's lack of relevant experience, expertise in energy policy, and potential conflicts of interest.
Cohen raises concerns about Beaman's background: In his statement, Cohen highlighted Beaman's career in automotive sales and real estate, stating that his professional history lacks necessary qualifications for overseeing a complex public utility. Cohen emphasized that TVA requires directors with experience in utility governance and environmental stewardship.
Allegations of ethical issues surround Beaman: Cohen noted that Beaman's public comments and previous controversies raise questions about his judgement and motivations. Concerns about Beaman’s connections to organizations with extreme rhetoric and his personal conduct further bolster Cohen's call for the Committee to oppose the nomination, ensuring TVA's governance remains aligned with the public interest.
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Steve Cohen Fundraising
Steve Cohen recently disclosed $35.4K of fundraising in a Q3 FEC disclosure filed on October 15th, 2025. This was the 915th most from all Q3 reports we have seen this year. 19.6% came from individual donors.
Cohen disclosed $16.5K of spending. This was the 1043rd most from all Q3 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Cohen disclosed $1.8M of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 202nd most from all Q3 reports we have seen this year.
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Steve Cohen Net Worth
Quiver Quantitative estimates that Steve Cohen is worth $9.2M, as of December 3rd, 2025. This is the 113th highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
Cohen has approximately $3.9M invested in publicly traded assets which Quiver is able to track live.
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Steve Cohen Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Steve Cohen:
- H.R.6357: To amend the Tennessee Valley Authority Act to provide for further transparency of the Tennessee Valley Authority, and for other purposes.
- H.R.6179: Clean Cloud Act of 2025
- H.R.5727: ERRPA
- H.R.5452: Safe Streets for All Reauthorization and Improvement Act
- H.R.5451: Aviation Funding Stability Act of 2025
- H.R.5427: Billionaires Income Tax Act
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