Bill · H.R. 9419· House(119-HR-9419)
Power and Water for Families Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 6/24/2026
- Last activity
- 6/24/2026 — Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Sponsored by
- Michael Baumgartner
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Power and Water for Families Act of 2026 aims to facilitate the responsible growth of data centers and advanced computing infrastructure. It establishes federal standards requiring large-load customers to pay the full incremental costs of necessary electrical upgrades. The bill encourages utilities to implement mechanisms for additive generation to provide extra capacity for existing customers. Additionally, it creates tax credits to incentivize investment in water reuse projects and industrial water recycling systems. These measures are intended to protect existing ratepayers and maintain American leadership in artificial intelligence.
Yes· 3 of 15
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+5
The bill incentivizes water reuse projects to protect aquifers from freshwater depletion.
Is this likely to grow the economy?+4
The bill supports the development of data centers and advanced computing infrastructure necessary for economic growth.
Does this put more money into wind, solar and other renewable power?+4
The bill provides a 30 percent tax credit for qualified additive generation investment.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Protection of Existing Ratepayers: The bill requires large-load customers to pay the full, incremental cost of any generation, transmission, or distribution upgrades needed for their facilities, which helps prevent these costs from being shifted to others (Section 101(A)).
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Financial Security for Infrastructure: Electric utilities are required to obtain financial assurances or contributions from large-load customers before starting necessary upgrades, which helps ensure costs are covered (Section 101(B)).
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Increased Energy Capacity for Communities: Utilities are encouraged to develop additive generation that can provide additional capacity and energy benefits for residential, agricultural, and small business customers (Section s 102(A) and (B)).
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Incentives for Energy Innovation: The bill provides a tax credit equal to 30 percent of qualified additive investment to encourage the development of new electric generation resources (Section 105(a)).
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Environmental Protection through Water Reuse: The bill encourages projects that install or modify onsite water recycling systems or municipal water recycling systems, which can protect aquifers by replacing freshwater use with recycled water (Section 201(c)).
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Support for Water Infrastructure: A tax credit of 30 percent is provided for qualified investments in water reuse projects, supporting the transition to recycled water (Section 201(a)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Financial Burden on Large-Load Customers: Large-load customers (defined as non-residential customers with a peak demand of 100 megawatts or more) must pay the full incremental cost of upgrades and provide financial assurances upfront (Section 101(A) and (B)).
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Risk of Credit Recapture: Taxpayers may have to return their tax credits if they materially increase electric demand in a way that reduces excess capacity, reduce their long-term contracts, or if the projected peak demand was understated (Section 105(e)(2)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+3Good For Low Income Households+3Good For Middle Class Households+3Good For Farmers+2Good For Urban Residents+2
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Economic Growth+4Increases Job Creation+3Improves Small Business Support+2Reduces Small Business Taxes+2
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections+5Increases Renewable Energy Investment+4Improves Rural Development+2
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+3
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Cybersecurity Defense+3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Affordable Housing+1
- 6/24/2026
- Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Introduced in House