Smart Data Center Policy Act
Latest action (3 Aug 2026): Introduced
What this bill does
**H.R. 10041 — Smart Data Center Policy Act**
This bill would direct the Secretary of Commerce to conduct a study examining the impact of building data centers within or near certain locations, defined as domestic military installations, rail hubs, airports, air cargo facilities, air traffic control facilities, and industrial zones. The study would need to assess construction costs at such sites, evaluate effects on local energy grids, water systems, and the environment, identify which locations have sufficient infrastructure and energy capacity to support new data centers, and propose potential federal incentives to encourage siting data centers in these areas. The Secretary would have 180 days after enactment to report findings to relevant House and Senate committees.
The bill primarily affects federal agencies (Commerce Department) and would inform, but not mandate, policy affecting data center developers, utilities, military installations, and communities near transportation and industrial infrastructure. It does not create new regulations, funding programs, or siting requirements itself—it only calls for research and reporting to inform future decisions.
The bill was introduced on August 3, 2026, and referred to the House Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, Armed Services, and Energy and Commerce. It has not yet received committee action, a vote, or become law. Its next steps would depend on committee consideration and potential scheduling for a floor vote.
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Official summary
This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on August 3, 2026. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 10041 do?
- **H.R. 10041 — Smart Data Center Policy Act** This bill would direct the Secretary of Commerce to conduct a study examining the impact of building data centers within or near certain locations, defined as domestic military installations, rail hubs, airports, air cargo facilities, air traffic control facilities, and industrial zones. The study would need to assess construction costs at such sites, evaluate effects on local energy grids, water systems, and the environment, identify which locations have sufficient infrastructure and energy capacity to support new data centers, and propose potential federal incentives to encourage siting data centers in these areas. The Secretary would have 180 days after enactment to report findings to relevant House and Senate committees. The bill primarily affects federal agencies (Commerce Department) and would inform, but not mandate, policy affecting data center developers, utilities, military installations, and communities near transportation and industrial infrastructure. It does not create new regulations, funding programs, or siting requirements itself—it only calls for research and reporting to inform future decisions. The bill was introduced on August 3, 2026, and referred to the House Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, Armed Services, and Energy and Commerce. It has not yet received committee action, a vote, or become law. Its next steps would depend on committee consideration and potential scheduling for a floor vote.
- Has H.R. 10041 become law?
- Not yet. As of 3 Aug 2026, H.R. 10041 is introduced.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10041?
- H.R. 10041 was sponsored by Rep. Eugene Vindman [D-VA7] (Democrat-VA), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10041?
- Introduced (3 Aug 2026).
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