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RepublicanBill · H.R. 8132· House(119-HR-8132)

Bonneville Power Leadership Recruitment Act

Rep. Bentz
Age: 74 years
Oregon
Introduced
3/27/2026
Last activity
3/27/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Sponsored by
Cliff Bentz
Cosponsors
Republican - 3Democrat - 0
Energy
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the ``Bonneville Power Leadership Recruitment Act'', aims to adjust the compensation for the Administrator of the Bonneville Power Administration and its employees. The Secretary of Energy will determine pay levels to ensure they are comparable to chief executives and similar positions at consumer-owned utilities in the Western Interconnection. These pay determinations will be based on an annual survey of prevailing compensation in those utilities. The bill also requires pay decisions to consider factors like education, experience, and recruitment needs. Finally, it includes a conforming amendment to title 5 of the United States Code.

Yes· 3 of 5

  • Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+2

    Potential for lower power rates benefits low-income consumers.

  • Would middle-income households be better off under this?+2

    Potential for lower power rates benefits middle-class consumers.

  • Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+2

    Rural residents in the Western Interconnection are primary users of BPA power.

The opposite

  • Does this reduce what the federal government spends?-3

    The bill specifically allows for higher, competitive compensation levels for BPA employees.

  • Does this reduce what the federal government owes?-2

    Increasing pay for agency leadership and staff may increase government expenditures.

  • Does this make the government pay for what it commits to?-1

    Increasing salary expenditures generally conflicts with fiscal austerity.