Public Lands Accountability Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (16 Sep 2026): Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, 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. 10465, the Public Lands Accountability Act, would establish specific requirements for authorizing the use of public lands for hyperscale data centers. This includes requiring that such authorizations be treated as major federal actions significantly affecting the environment under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). It would also mandate detailed analysis in environmental impact statements concerning water and energy consumption, as well as regional water supply impacts, and prohibit the use of categorical exclusions for these projects.
The bill would directly affect developers seeking to build hyperscale data centers on public lands, requiring them to undergo a more thorough environmental review process. It also mandates the submission of a workforce plan detailing projected job creation, local hiring, and prevailing wage considerations. The bill is currently in the House of Representatives, having been referred to the Committees on Natural Resources and Agriculture.
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Timeline
16 Sep 2026
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, 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. 10465 do?
- H.R. 10465, the Public Lands Accountability Act, would establish specific requirements for authorizing the use of public lands for hyperscale data centers. This includes requiring that such authorizations be treated as major federal actions significantly affecting the environment under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). It would also mandate detailed analysis in environmental impact statements concerning water and energy consumption, as well as regional water supply impacts, and prohibit the use of categorical exclusions for these projects. The bill would directly affect developers seeking to build hyperscale data centers on public lands, requiring them to undergo a more thorough environmental review process. It also mandates the submission of a workforce plan detailing projected job creation, local hiring, and prevailing wage considerations. The bill is currently in the House of Representatives, having been referred to the Committees on Natural Resources and Agriculture.
- Has H.R. 10465 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 10465. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10465?
- H.R. 10465 was sponsored by Rep. Titus, Dina [D-NV-1] (D-NV), with 3 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10465?
- Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, 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. (16 Sep 2026).
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