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No Harm Data Centers Act: Protecting Residents from Energy Cost Hikes

This act protects household budgets from electricity price increases caused by the construction of massive data centers. It requires tech companies to pay the full cost of power grid upgrades, prohibiting utilities from passing these expenses on to regular residents.
Key points
Data centers using over 50 MW must pay for the new power lines and power plants they require.
Utilities are forbidden from adding the costs of data center infrastructure to regular residents' or small businesses' bills.
Fines of up to $10 million per day for energy companies that violate these pricing rules.
Public officials cannot be silenced by non-disclosure agreements regarding data center construction projects.
Mandatory study on how data centers affect noise levels, water consumption, air quality, and electronic waste.
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Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_8033
Sponsor: Rep. Landsman, Greg [D-OH-1]
Process start date: 2026-03-20
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

No Harm Data Centers Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_8033.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2026-03-20.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Data centers using over 50 MW must pay for the new power lines and power plants they require.
  • Utilities are forbidden from adding the costs of data center infrastructure to regular residents' or small businesses' bills.
  • Fines of up to $10 million per day for energy companies that violate these pricing rules.
  • Public officials cannot be silenced by non-disclosure agreements regarding data center construction projects.
  • Mandatory study on how data centers affect noise levels, water consumption, air quality, and electronic waste.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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 Rep. Landsman, Greg [D-OH-1].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-03-21.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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