Liquid Cooling for AI Act of 2025
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Latest action (11 Sep 2025): Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, 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
The "Liquid Cooling for AI Act of 2025" would direct the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a technology assessment on liquid-cooling systems used for artificial intelligence and high-performance computing. This review would examine research needs, market conditions, costs, benefits, and potential impacts on computing performance and security. The assessment would also include recommendations for best practices and industry standards.
This bill primarily affects federal agencies that utilize or consider deploying artificial intelligence systems, as well as the broader technology sector involved in data center cooling. The Comptroller General would consult with various stakeholders, including government entities, private companies, and academic institutions, to gather input. The Secretary of Energy would also be involved in evaluating the Comptroller General's findings.
The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on September 11, 2025, and has been referred to the Committees on Energy and Commerce and Science, Space, and Technology. If passed, the Comptroller General would have 30 days after enactment to initiate the review and 90 days after enactment to submit a report to Congress and the Secretary of Energy. The Secretary of Energy would then have 180 days to provide their own assessment and recommendations to Congress.
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Timeline
11 Sep 2025
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, 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. 5332 do?
- The "Liquid Cooling for AI Act of 2025" would direct the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a technology assessment on liquid-cooling systems used for artificial intelligence and high-performance computing. This review would examine research needs, market conditions, costs, benefits, and potential impacts on computing performance and security. The assessment would also include recommendations for best practices and industry standards. This bill primarily affects federal agencies that utilize or consider deploying artificial intelligence systems, as well as the broader technology sector involved in data center cooling. The Comptroller General would consult with various stakeholders, including government entities, private companies, and academic institutions, to gather input. The Secretary of Energy would also be involved in evaluating the Comptroller General's findings. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on September 11, 2025, and has been referred to the Committees on Energy and Commerce and Science, Space, and Technology. If passed, the Comptroller General would have 30 days after enactment to initiate the review and 90 days after enactment to submit a report to Congress and the Secretary of Energy. The Secretary of Energy would then have 180 days to provide their own assessment and recommendations to Congress.
- Has H.R. 5332 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 5332. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 5332?
- H.R. 5332 was sponsored by Rep. Obernolte, Jay [R-CA-23] (R-CA), with 11 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 5332?
- Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, 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. (11 Sep 2025).
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