Data Center Resource Disclosure Act
To direct the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to conduct a survey with respect to data center resource consumption, and for other purposes.
The Data Center Resource Disclosure Act proposes to have the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information conduct a survey on how much energy and resources data centers consume. This bill aims to gather data that can help in making informed decisions about energy use and efficiency in data centers, which are facilities where large amounts of data are stored and processed.
This legislation would affect businesses and organizations that operate data centers, as well as policymakers and regulators who need data to create efficient policies. By understanding resource consumption, the government can better support sustainability and efficiency in the tech industry.
As of July 30, 2026, the bill has just been introduced and referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. It is in its very early stages, meaning there are no further actions or decisions made yet. The bill will now need to be reviewed, possibly amended, and voted on by committee members before it can move forward in the legislative process.
