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Studying and Standardizing the Environmental Impact of Artificial Intelligence.

This law requires federal agencies, including the EPA, to conduct a comprehensive study on how the rapid growth of Artificial Intelligence (AI) affects energy consumption, water use, pollution, and e-waste. The goal is to increase transparency and develop standards, allowing citizens to better understand and evaluate the environmental costs of the technology they rely on. These standards aim to promote greener AI models and reduce strain on local resources.
Key points
The EPA must study the full lifecycle environmental impact of AI, from hardware manufacturing to data center cooling, and make the findings public within two years.
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) will establish a voluntary reporting system for AI companies to disclose their environmental footprint (energy and water usage).
A consortium of experts will be convened to develop consistent methodologies for measuring and reporting AI's environmental impacts.
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Print number: 118_S_3732
Sponsor: Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA]
Process start date: 2024-02-01
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Artificial Intelligence Environmental Impacts Act of 2024

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_3732.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-02-01.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The EPA must study the full lifecycle environmental impact of AI, from hardware manufacturing to data center cooling, and make the findings public within two years.
  • The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) will establish a voluntary reporting system for AI companies to disclose their environmental footprint (energy and water usage).
  • A consortium of experts will be convened to develop consistent methodologies for measuring and reporting AI's environmental impacts.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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