Smart Data Center Policy Act
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Latest action (3 Aug 2026): Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and 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.
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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Timeline
3 Aug 2026
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and 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.
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?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 10041. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10041?
- H.R. 10041 was sponsored by Rep. Vindman, Eugene Simon [D-VA-7] (D-VA), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10041?
- Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and 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. (3 Aug 2026).
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