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Bill S-4889. Sponsored by Linda Greenstein (Democratic).
Bill A-5646, Data centers face public reporting dashboard, legislation would require data-center owners to file annual DEP reports and publish a public dashboard within 90 days for existing centers. It is at Introduced, Referred to Assembly Science, Innovation and Technology Committee as of October 19, 2026. Sponsored by Andrew Macurdy (Democratic).
Bill HB-5826, Data centers must match energy use hourly, illinois bill would require large data centers to report hourly electricity use and retire certificates starting in 2028. It is at Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Jay Hoffman as of October 19, 2026. Sponsored by Jay Hoffman (Democratic).
Bill A-5663, Data centers paused pending study, data centers with 25 megawatts would face a temporary siting and construction ban while DEP studies energy use, water use, and grid effects, with a report due in 15 months. It is at Introduced, Referred to Assembly Science, Innovation and Technology Committee as of October 19, 2026. Sponsored by Chigozie Onyema (Democratic).
Manitoba introduced legislation that would use revenue from a new levy on cryptocurrency operations and large AI data centres to lower residential Hydro bills by about $50 a year. The bill would also return the Workers Compensation Board to summary government financial reporting while protecting its independence.
Bill S-5689, Senate bill would end data center incentives, senate bill would bar federal and state incentives for data centers. It is at Introduced as of October 15, 2026. Sponsored by Bernie Moreno (R).
Bill HR-10809, Data centers face electricity cost rules, lawmakers introduce a bill to charge data centers incremental electricity costs. It is at Introduced as of October 13, 2026. Sponsored by Eugene Vindman (D).
Bill HR-9372, Data Center Energy Measurement Standards, NIST will create guidance to measure data center electricity use and study data for better power demand forecasts. It is at Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 34 - 1. as of June 25, 2026.
Bill HR-9183, AI Environmental Impacts Act, requires EPA study, NIST consortium, and reporting for large AI data centers' environmental impacts. It is at Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, 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. as of June 8, 2026.
Bill S-5418, Exclude Data Centers From OZs, removes data centers from the list of businesses that qualify for opportunity zone tax incentives under the Internal Revenue Code. It is at Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of September 16, 2026.
Bill S-4559, Energy Cost Fairness and Reliability, requires FERC rules for interconnecting large electricity users, assigns upgrade costs to those users, adds DOE data collection on data centers, and creates an AI testbed. It is at Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. as of May 18, 2026.
Bill HR-10579, Large Load Grid Interconnection Rules, sets connection, cost, and reliability rules for large electricity users and directs research on data center energy use. It is at Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, 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. as of September 24, 2026.
Bill HR-10570, No Secrets for Data Centers Act of 2026, limits nondisclosure clauses tied to data center construction and certain public incentives. It is at Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Ways and Means, 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. as of September 24, 2026.
Bill S-4213, Data center energy and water use, large data centers must report monthly energy and water use and plan reductions, with federal and state oversight and potential penalties. It is at Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text: CR S1616-1617) as of March 25, 2026.
Bill S-5054, ai data center depreciation and reporting, a proposed framework targets ai data centers by removing bonus depreciation on related property and requiring annual reports on energy, water, emissions, backup power, and contracts, with national security exemptions. It is at Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of July 21, 2026.
Bill HB-5818, Local Rules for Data Center Siting, local governments could set siting and construction rules for data centers. It is at Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer as of October 2, 2026. Sponsored by Christopher Davidsmeyer (Republican).
Bell says construction is progressing on its 300-megawatt data centre campus in the RM of Sherwood, with more than 500 people on site and the first data hall expected to come online in the first half of 2027. Bell also announced a $1 million mental health investment in Saskatchewan; details will come later.
Bill S-5640, Data Centers Face New Transparency Reports, the bill would require federal agencies to publish regular reports on data centers' water, energy use, and emissions. It is at Introduced as of September 30, 2026. Sponsored by Lisa Blunt Rochester (D) and John Curtis.
Bill S-5645, Data Center Community Empowerment Act, the bill creates a federal program to help governments study data centers, focusing on electricity, water, and jobs. It is at Introduced as of September 30, 2026. Sponsored by John Curtis (R) and Lisa Blunt Rochester.
Bill S-5658, Data centers barred on federal land, bill would bar data-center construction on National Forest System lands and Interior lands, and require land to revert after conveyance for data centers. It is at Introduced as of September 30, 2026. Sponsored by Ron Wyden (D).
