AI Data Center Site Selection Transparency Act of 2026

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H.R. 8488 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8488 To require developers of AI-focused data centers to disclose certain information before the AI-focused data centers are developed, and for other purposes. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 23, 2026 Mrs. McIver (for herself, Mrs. Foushee, Mr. Carson, Ms. Norton, Mrs. Grijalva, Ms. Tlaib, Ms. Escobar, Mr. Cohen, and Mr. McGovern) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To require developers of AI-focused data centers to disclose certain information before the AI-focused data centers are developed, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``AI Data Center Site Selection Transparency Act of 2026''. SEC. 2. REQUIREMENTS ON DEVELOPERS OF AI-FOCUSED DATA CENTERS. (a) Requirements.-- (1) In general.--A covered entity that intends to establish, operate, or own an AI-focused data center shall do the following: (A) Not later than 180 days before the date on which the developer takes a definitive step to establish an AI-focused data center, disclose to each relevant local elected official and to the public in a press release-- (i) the location at which the AI-focused data center would be established; and (ii) the estimated-- (I) resources needed to establish the AI-focused data center; and (II) environmental impact of the AI-focused data center; (B) Ensure that the developer does the following: (i) Engages local media. (ii) Posts on social media. (iii) Sends direct mail notices in the affected area. (iv) Posts physical signage at the proposed site. (v) Provides materials i