A bill to require the Secretary of Energy to establish a Data Center Community Assistance Program, and for other purposes.
Latest action (30 Sep 2026): Introduced
What this bill does
This bill, known as S. 5645, has been introduced in the Senate by Senator John Curtis. Its title indicates it aims to require the Secretary of Energy to create a program called the "Data Center Community Assistance Program." The bill also states "for other purposes," but the specific details of the program and these other purposes are not yet publicly available.
Because the full text of the bill has not yet been published, it is not possible to determine precisely who would be affected by this program or what specific assistance it would provide. The stated purpose suggests it might relate to communities where data centers are located or may be developed, and it would involve federal action through the Department of Energy.
As of now, S. 5645 has just been introduced in the Senate. Its status as "Introduced" means it has completed its initial filing. The bill will now proceed through the legislative process, which typically involves referral to a committee, potential hearings, amendments, and votes in the Senate before it could move to the House of Representatives.
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Official summary
This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on September 30, 2026. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.
Common questions
- What does S. 5645 do?
- This bill, known as S. 5645, has been introduced in the Senate by Senator John Curtis. Its title indicates it aims to require the Secretary of Energy to create a program called the "Data Center Community Assistance Program." The bill also states "for other purposes," but the specific details of the program and these other purposes are not yet publicly available. Because the full text of the bill has not yet been published, it is not possible to determine precisely who would be affected by this program or what specific assistance it would provide. The stated purpose suggests it might relate to communities where data centers are located or may be developed, and it would involve federal action through the Department of Energy. As of now, S. 5645 has just been introduced in the Senate. Its status as "Introduced" means it has completed its initial filing. The bill will now proceed through the legislative process, which typically involves referral to a committee, potential hearings, amendments, and votes in the Senate before it could move to the House of Representatives.
- Has S. 5645 become law?
- Not yet. As of 30 Sep 2026, S. 5645 is introduced.
- Who sponsored S. 5645?
- S. 5645 was sponsored by Sen. John Curtis [R-UT] (Republican-UT), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 5645?
- Introduced (30 Sep 2026).
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