Requires federal agencies to report how data centers affect your water, air, and energy bills.
This bill would make federal agencies regularly share information about how big data centers use water and electricity. It would show how these centers impact local water supplies, air quality, and even your household energy costs, making this information public. This means everyday Americans would get clearer facts about these large facilities.
Currently, federal agencies don't have to regularly share details about how data centers affect our environment and energy use. If this bill becomes law, the EPA would publish quarterly reports on data centers' water and air impacts. This would include effects on local water systems and overburdened communities. The EIA would also publish semi-annual reports on data center electricity use and its effect on household energy bills.
HR 6984 · 119th Congress · January 8, 2026 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 9/10
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