No Data Center NDAs Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (20 Aug 2026): Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
What this bill does
H.R. 10118, the "No Data Center NDAs Act," would bar Members of Congress from signing nondisclosure agreements with state or local governments or private entities as a condition of gaining access to information about the planning or development of data centers. This would cover details such as planned or received investments, site location planning, construction designs, and water or energy consumption associated with such facilities. The bill also prohibits federal funds from being used to implement or enforce any such nondisclosure agreement, and directs the House Committee on Ethics and the Senate Select Committee on Ethics to issue regulations to carry out the prohibition.
The bill directly affects Members of Congress—Senators, Representatives, Delegates, and the Resident Commissioner—by limiting their ability to enter into confidentiality agreements tied to data center information. It could also affect state and local governments and private companies that might otherwise seek such agreements as a condition of sharing information with lawmakers about data center projects, which often involve significant infrastructure, land use, and resource considerations.
The bill was introduced on August 20, 2026, by Rep. Tom Barrett and referred to the House Committee on House Administration. As an introduced bill, it has not yet been considered, amended, or voted on by committee or the full House, and would need to pass both chambers and be signed into law before taking effect.
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Timeline
20 Aug 2026
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 10118 do?
- H.R. 10118, the "No Data Center NDAs Act," would bar Members of Congress from signing nondisclosure agreements with state or local governments or private entities as a condition of gaining access to information about the planning or development of data centers. This would cover details such as planned or received investments, site location planning, construction designs, and water or energy consumption associated with such facilities. The bill also prohibits federal funds from being used to implement or enforce any such nondisclosure agreement, and directs the House Committee on Ethics and the Senate Select Committee on Ethics to issue regulations to carry out the prohibition. The bill directly affects Members of Congress—Senators, Representatives, Delegates, and the Resident Commissioner—by limiting their ability to enter into confidentiality agreements tied to data center information. It could also affect state and local governments and private companies that might otherwise seek such agreements as a condition of sharing information with lawmakers about data center projects, which often involve significant infrastructure, land use, and resource considerations. The bill was introduced on August 20, 2026, by Rep. Tom Barrett and referred to the House Committee on House Administration. As an introduced bill, it has not yet been considered, amended, or voted on by committee or the full House, and would need to pass both chambers and be signed into law before taking effect.
- Has H.R. 10118 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 10118. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10118?
- H.R. 10118 was sponsored by Rep. Barrett, Tom [R-MI-7] (R-MI), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10118?
- Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. (20 Aug 2026).
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