House bill · H.R. 8488 (119th Congress)
AI Data Center Site Selection Transparency Act of 2026
U.S. House of Representatives
Sponsor: LaMonica McIver (U.S. Representative, NJ-10, Democratic)
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Summary
Requires developers of AI-focused data centers to disclose the location and other specified information to local elected officials and the public at least 180 days before taking a definitive step to establish the facility.
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Where it stands
Assigned to a committee for review.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
House Committee on Energy and Commerce · U.S. House of Representatives
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Cosponsors
9
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Full history
- Apr 23, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in House
U.S. House of Representatives
- Apr 23, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in U.S. House
U.S. House
- Apr 23, 2026
Referred to committee
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
U.S. House of Representatives
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