# 119-hr-10041: Smart Data Center Policy Act

119-hr-10041, Smart Data Center Policy Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Vindman, Eugene Simon [D-VA-7] (D-VA); status introduced (as of 2026-08-14).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-10041
- Congress: 119
- Title: Smart Data Center Policy Act
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-08-03
- Sponsor: Rep. Vindman, Eugene Simon [D-VA-7] (D-VA)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-08-14

## 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. - 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.

## Provisions PRIA read

- Study of data centers near hubs: mixed, low. 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 wo…

## Related bills

- 119-hr-3151: SHIPS for America Act of 2025
- 119-hr-6900: American Affordability Act of 2025
- 119-hr-4669: FEMA Act of 2025
- 119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act
- 119-hr-7481: Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026
- 119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act

## Sources
- [119-hr-10041 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/10041)

## Related
- [119-hr-3151: SHIPS for America Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3151)
- [119-hr-6900: American Affordability Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-6900)
- [119-hr-4669: FEMA Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-4669)
- [119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7977)
- [119-hr-7481: Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7481)
- [119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7973)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-10041 (as of 2026-08-14).