Data Center Fairness Fee Act of 2026
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (16 Sep 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
What this bill does
H.R. 10467, the Data Center Fairness Fee Act of 2026, would amend the Clean Air Act to require the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to collect charges from owners or operators of certain facilities based on their total annual electricity consumption. Starting in 2027, a charge of $0.01 per kilowatt-hour would be imposed. Beginning in 2028, an additional charge would apply to facilities consuming electricity with an average carbon intensity above a certain threshold, calculated at $0.05 per kilogram of associated greenhouse gas emissions.
The bill defines "applicable facilities" as those with over 50 megawatts of installed information technology capacity, primarily containing equipment for processing, storing, and transmitting digital information, or those used for cryptocurrency or blockchain-based digital asset mining. The EPA would establish rules for monitoring, reporting, and calculating emissions. Funds collected would be allocated to states and Indian Tribes for specific energy programs.
This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on September 16, 2026, and was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill's status is currently "Introduced," meaning it has not yet advanced through the legislative process.
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Timeline
16 Sep 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 10467 do?
- H.R. 10467, the Data Center Fairness Fee Act of 2026, would amend the Clean Air Act to require the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to collect charges from owners or operators of certain facilities based on their total annual electricity consumption. Starting in 2027, a charge of $0.01 per kilowatt-hour would be imposed. Beginning in 2028, an additional charge would apply to facilities consuming electricity with an average carbon intensity above a certain threshold, calculated at $0.05 per kilogram of associated greenhouse gas emissions. The bill defines "applicable facilities" as those with over 50 megawatts of installed information technology capacity, primarily containing equipment for processing, storing, and transmitting digital information, or those used for cryptocurrency or blockchain-based digital asset mining. The EPA would establish rules for monitoring, reporting, and calculating emissions. Funds collected would be allocated to states and Indian Tribes for specific energy programs. This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on September 16, 2026, and was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill's status is currently "Introduced," meaning it has not yet advanced through the legislative process.
- Has H.R. 10467 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 10467. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10467?
- H.R. 10467 was sponsored by Rep. Tonko, Paul [D-NY-20] (D-NY), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10467?
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. (16 Sep 2026).
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