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Smart Data Center Policy Act
Sponsored By: Representative Vindman, Eugene Simon [D-VA-7]
Introduced
Summary
Study of siting data centers near military bases, airports, rail hubs, and industrial zones. The bill would require the Commerce Secretary to assess construction costs and the effects on energy grids, water systems, and the environment, identify covered locations with sufficient physical and utility capacity, identify potential federal incentives to encourage such siting, and submit findings to Congress within 180 days.
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- Communities: Nearby towns would get a federal assessment of environmental and water risks to guide local planning and permitting decisions.
- Military planners: Defense officials would receive a list of domestic military installations with the space, water, and power capacity to host new data centers.
- Grid and water operators: Utilities would get analysis of how new data centers could strain or integrate with local energy and water systems.
- Federal policymakers and industry: Commerce would outline possible federal incentives, providing a basis for future policy or financing choices.
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Study of data centers near hubs
If enacted, the bill would require the Secretary of Commerce to study placing data centers within or near certain covered locations. Covered locations would include domestic military installations, rail hubs, airports, air cargo and air traffic control facilities, and industrial zones. The study would assess construction costs and effects on the power grid, environment, and water systems, and identify sites with enough land, water, and power. The Secretary would have to report the findings to House and Senate Armed Services and energy committees not later than 180 days after enactment.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Vindman, Eugene Simon [D-VA-7]
VA • D
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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