SB5645: Data Center Community Empowerment Act of 2026
- 1Introduced (current step)
- 2Passed One Chamber
- 3Passed Both Chambers
- 4Became Law
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Summary
A bill to require the Secretary of Energy to establish a Data Center Community Assistance Program, and for other purposes.
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This bill asks the Secretary of Energy to create a new Data Center Community Assistance Program. The program would help communities affected by large data centers—the computer facilities that store and process information for the internet. Data centers use significant electricity and can impact local environments and property values. The bill is currently introduced, meaning it has just been formally submitted to Congress and awaits review.
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SB5645: Data Center Community Empowerment Act of 2026