Artificial Intelligence Environmental Impacts Act of 2026
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (8 Jun 2026): Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on 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. 9183, the Artificial Intelligence Environmental Impacts Act of 2026, would require the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator to study the environmental effects of artificial intelligence (AI) data centers and related energy infrastructure. The bill also mandates the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to establish a consortium of stakeholders to address these impacts. Additionally, the EPA Administrator would develop a system for reporting the environmental impacts of AI.
The legislation would affect entities that operate AI data centers, requiring them to report on various environmental impacts, including energy and water use, pollution, and electronic waste. The study would examine the full lifecycle of AI, from hardware manufacturing to model development and data center operations. The NIST consortium would include representatives from tribal communities, local governments, academia, civil society, and industry to develop measurement standards and mitigation recommendations.
This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on June 8, 2026, and referred to the Committees on Science, Space, and Technology, and Energy and Commerce. Its next steps would involve consideration by these committees. If passed by the House, it would then move to the Senate.
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Timeline
8 Jun 2026
Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on 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. 9183 do?
- H.R. 9183, the Artificial Intelligence Environmental Impacts Act of 2026, would require the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator to study the environmental effects of artificial intelligence (AI) data centers and related energy infrastructure. The bill also mandates the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to establish a consortium of stakeholders to address these impacts. Additionally, the EPA Administrator would develop a system for reporting the environmental impacts of AI. The legislation would affect entities that operate AI data centers, requiring them to report on various environmental impacts, including energy and water use, pollution, and electronic waste. The study would examine the full lifecycle of AI, from hardware manufacturing to model development and data center operations. The NIST consortium would include representatives from tribal communities, local governments, academia, civil society, and industry to develop measurement standards and mitigation recommendations. This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on June 8, 2026, and referred to the Committees on Science, Space, and Technology, and Energy and Commerce. Its next steps would involve consideration by these committees. If passed by the House, it would then move to the Senate.
- Has H.R. 9183 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 9183. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 9183?
- H.R. 9183 was sponsored by Rep. Beyer, Donald S. [D-VA-8] (D-VA), with 22 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 9183?
- Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on 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. (8 Jun 2026).
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