Protecting Communities from Data Center Impacts Act of 2026
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
This bill directs the Environmental Protection Agency to commission a study from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to evaluate the environmental and public health effects of data centers. The study will examine issues such as noise, air and water pollution, carbon emissions, and electronic waste. Based on the study’s findings, the National Academies will provide recommendations for mitigating any negative impacts identified.
Key provisions
- Requires an assessment of data center impacts on the environment and public health.
- Directs the EPA to contract with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine.
- The assessment will cover noise, air pollution, water consumption, water supply, carbon emissions, and electronic waste.
- The National Academies will develop recommendations to mitigate identified impacts.
- A report summarizing the assessment and recommendations will be submitted to Congress.
Who is affected
- Data center operators
- Local communities near data centers
- The Environmental Protection Agency
- The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
- Congress
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