Bill · H.R. 9629· House(119-HR-9629)
Protecting Communities from Data Center Impacts Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 7/9/2026
- Last activity
- 7/9/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Sponsored by
- Greg Landsman
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The "Protecting Communities from Data Center Impacts Act of 2026" requires the EPA Administrator to work with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. The goal is to conduct an assessment of how data centers affect public health and the environment. This includes looking at noise, air pollution, water, carbon emissions, and waste. The National Academies must also create recommendations to lessen these impacts. A final report must be submitted to specific House and Senate committees within 180 days of the law's enactment.
Yes· 3 of 13
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+5
The legislation requires a comprehensive assessment of environmental impacts from data centers such as air and noise pollution.
Does this put more money into medical research?+5
The bill commissions a scientific assessment by the National Academies regarding the environmental and health impacts of data centers.
Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?+4
The assessment explicitly requires studying carbon emissions and waste to develop mitigation recommendations.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Environmental and Health Oversight: The bill requires an assessment of noise pollution, air pollution, water consumption, water supply, carbon emissions, and electronic waste caused by data centers (Section 2(1)). This could help identify specific harms to the public.
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Mitigation Strategies: The bill mandates the development of recommendations to mitigate the negative impacts identified in the assessment (Section 2(2)). This could lead to ways to reduce the burden on communities.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts for people are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
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 Children+2Good For Low Income Households+2Good For Rural Residents+2Good For Seniors+2Good For Urban Residents+2
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections+5Reduces Carbon Emissions+4
- Healthcare
- Increases Research Funding+5Improves Healthcare Access+3
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+4Increases Big Tech Regulation+3
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+4Increases Federal Power+2
- 9/10/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/9/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Introduced in House
Vicente GonzalezDemocrat · Texas