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Federal context

  • RM26-4: FERC's proceeding on interconnection of large loads, including data centers, to the interstate transmission system remains an active docket bearing on siting, ratepayer, and reliability questions.RM26-4 source ↗ Investigate in Policy Desk →Source linkedOfficial text indexed
  • HR-10005: The Data Center Resource Disclosure Act sits with the House Energy and Commerce Committee and would address water, energy, and ratepayer disclosure.HR-10005 source ↗ Investigate in Policy Desk →Source linkedOfficial text indexed
  • HR-10321: The Responsible Data Center Siting Act of 2026 remains referred to House Energy and Commerce, covering siting, water, carbon, and grid reliability topics.HR-10321 source ↗ Investigate in Policy Desk →Source linkedOfficial text indexed
  • HR-10465: A bill clarifying requirements for hyperscale data-center use of public lands remains referred to the Natural Resources and Agriculture Committees.HR-10465 source ↗ Investigate in Policy Desk →Source linkedOfficial text indexed

California

Illinois

  • IL-HB5513: The hyperscale data center bill would impose cumulative impact assessments, Water Impact Permits, quarterly water reporting, and ICC energy reporting; it remains in the House with co-sponsors added.IL-HB5513 source ↗ Investigate in Policy Desk →Source linkedOfficial text indexed

Pennsylvania

  • PA-EO-2026-05: The Responsible Infrastructure Development executive order directs agencies to require binding data-center commitments on affordability, environment, workforce, and local approval.PA-EO-2026-05 source ↗ Investigate in Policy Desk →Source linkedOfficial text indexed

Texas

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