Where things stand

The United States federal landscape is marked by an unusually high volume of AI and data center legislation concentrated almost entirely in committee, with no bills yet enacted — signaling active concern but legislative gridlock. Distinctive pressure points include multiple competing bills targeting data center energy costs and grid strain on ratepayers (SB3852, HB8033, SB3682), alongside a cluster of AI governance proposals spanning algorithmic transparency, child safety, civil rights, and workforce impacts. The breadth of filings reflects deep federal ambivalence: lawmakers are clearly alarmed across party lines, but consensus on any single framework remains elusive.

Tracked legislation

44 bills with a published summary and a link to the primary source.

SB4213 — Data Center Water and Energy Transparency Act of 2026
In committeeData CentersUpdated Mar 25, 2026
This federal bill would require data center operators to report their energy and water usage to state governments and federal agencies like the EPA and Department of Energy. The…
S.YAIPA-2026 — Youth AI Privacy Act
FiledPrivacyUpdated Mar 25, 2026
Requires AI companies to implement privacy and safety safeguards in chatbots used by minors, including age-appropriate design, parental disclosure of data practices, and…
HB8037 — Protect American AI Act of 2026
In committeeData CentersUpdated Mar 24, 2026
This bill would restrict lawsuits that could slow down or block the environmental permitting process for building data centers and related infrastructure. It is designed to make…
HB8033 — No Harm Data Centers Act
In committeeData CentersUpdated Mar 20, 2026
This bill aims to protect American households from the strain that large data centers place on the electric grid, likely by imposing requirements or restrictions on data center…
HB7968 — Small AI Innovators Empowerment Act
In committeeGovernanceUpdated Mar 17, 2026
To authorize the Department of Commerce to carry out a study on challenges faced by United States small artificial intelligence businesses, and for other purposes.
HB7858 — Data Center Community Impact Act
In committeeData CentersUpdated Mar 5, 2026
This bill directs the U.S. Secretary of Energy to study how data centers affect communities of color and low-income communities. It is a research and fact-finding effort without…
HB3679 — Small Business Artificial Intelligence Advancement Act
Floor voteGovernanceUpdated Feb 24, 2026
To require the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology to develop resources for small businesses in utilizing artificial intelligence, and for other…
SB3852 — GRID Act Guaranteeing Rate Insulation from Data Centers Act
In committeeData CentersUpdated Feb 11, 2026
This bill requires data centers to meet specific obligations to protect residential electricity customers from bearing the cost burden of data center power demands. It prioritizes…
HB7270 — Stop Identity Fraud and Identity Theft Act of 2026
In committeePrivacyUpdated Jan 27, 2026
This federal bill creates a coordinated government strategy to combat identity fraud and theft across the financial services industry. It aims to protect consumers from having…
HB5784 — Artificial Intelligence Wisdom for Innovative Small Enterprises Act AI–WISE Act
Floor voteGovernanceUpdated Jan 26, 2026
To amend the Small Business Act to help small business concerns critically evaluate artificial intelligence tools, and for other purposes.
HB5764 — AI for Main Street Act
Floor voteGovernanceUpdated Jan 26, 2026
To amend the Small Business Act to require small business development centers to assist small business concerns with the use of artificial intelligence, and for other purposes.
HB7209 — TRAIN Act Transparency and Responsibility for Artificial Intelligence Networks Act
In committeeGovernanceUpdated Jan 22, 2026
To create an administrative subpoena process to assist copyright owners in determining which of their copyrighted works have been used in the training of artificial intelligence…
SB3682 — Power for the People Act of 2026
In committeeData CentersUpdated Jan 15, 2026
This bill would require utilities to create separate waiting lists and special electricity rate categories specifically for data centers, so that their massive power demands don't…
S.BIAS-2026 — Eliminating Bias in Algorithmic Systems (BIAS) Act
FiledGovernanceUpdated Jan 15, 2026
Requires every federal agency that uses, funds, or oversees AI to maintain an office of civil rights focused on detecting and mitigating algorithmic bias. Reintroduced with Rep…
HB6984 — Data Center Transparency Act
In committeeData CentersUpdated Jan 8, 2026
This federal bill requires data centers to report on how they affect air quality, water quality, and electricity use. It focuses on gathering information rather than imposing…
S.SRRA-2025 — States' Right to Regulate AI Act
FiledGovernanceUpdated Dec 17, 2025
Blocks the Trump executive order that prohibits states from enacting their own AI regulations. Affirms state authority to legislate AI consumer protection, civil-rights…
HB6419 — New Essential Education Discoveries Act of 2025
In committeeEducationUpdated Dec 4, 2025
This bill would create a new national center focused on advanced education research within the Institute for Education Sciences. It aims to support the discovery and development…
SB3339 — AI Workforce PREPARE Act AI Workforce Projections, Research, and Evaluations to Promote AI Readiness and Employment Act
In committeeGovernanceUpdated Dec 3, 2025
A bill to better forecast and plan for the impact of artificial intelligence on the workforce of the United States, to provide data to improve training programs for in-demand…
SB3336 — Reliable Artificial Intelligence Research Act of 2025
In committeeGovernanceUpdated Dec 3, 2025
A bill to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to carry out prize competitions to advance the science of interpretability and to develop adversarial robustness with respect…
S.AICRA-2025 — Artificial Intelligence Civil Rights Act
FiledGovernanceUpdated Dec 2, 2025
Prohibits use of biased or discriminatory AI-powered algorithms in decisions affecting housing, employment, credit, healthcare, and government services. Imposes transparency…
HB6275 — China AI Power Report Act
In committeeGovernanceUpdated Nov 21, 2025
To require the Secretary of Commerce to submit a report annually on the advanced artificial intelligence capabilities of the People's Republic of China, and for other purposes.
HB1736 — Generative AI Terrorism Risk Assessment Act
Floor voteGovernanceUpdated Nov 20, 2025
To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to conduct annual assessments on terrorism threats to the United States posed by terrorist organizations utilizing generative…
SB3202 — Advanced Artificial Intelligence Security Readiness Act of 2025
In committeeGovernanceUpdated Nov 19, 2025
A bill to direct the Director of the National Security Agency to develop guidance to secure artificial intelligence related technologies, and for other purposes.
HB5078 — Protecting Information by Local Leaders for Agency Resilience Act PILLAR Act
Floor voteGovernanceUpdated Nov 18, 2025
To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to reauthorize the State and local cybersecurity grant program of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency of the Department…
SB3062 — GUARD Act Guidelines for User Age-verification and Responsible Dialogue Act of 2025
In committeeGovernanceUpdated Oct 28, 2025
A bill to require artificial intelligence chatbots to implement age verification measures and make certain disclosures, and for other purposes.
S.RTO-2025 — Right to Override Act
FiledHealthcareUpdated Oct 9, 2025
Requires healthcare providers and payers to make available a human override of any AI-based clinical recommendation, protecting patient autonomy and preserving clinician judgment…
SB2938 — Artificial Intelligence Risk Evaluation Act of 2025
In committeeGovernanceUpdated Sep 29, 2025
A bill to require the Secretary of Energy to establish the Advanced Artificial Intelligence Evaluation Program, and for other purposes.
HB5388 — American Artificial Intelligence Leadership and Uniformity Act
In committeeGovernanceUpdated Sep 16, 2025
To provide a national framework to sustain American leadership in artificial intelligence, to require an actionable Federal plan aligned to that policy, and to establish a…
HB5351 — NSF AI Education Act of 2025
In committeeGovernanceUpdated Sep 15, 2025
To support National Science Foundation education and professional development relating to artificial intelligence, and for other purposes.
SB2615 — VET Artificial Intelligence Act Validation and Evaluation for Trustworthy (VET) Artificial Intelligence Act
In committeeGovernanceUpdated Jul 31, 2025
This bill directs the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to create voluntary guidelines for evaluating and verifying that AI systems are trustworthy and…
SB2455 — TRAIN Act Transparency and Responsibility for Artificial Intelligence Networks Act
In committeeGovernanceUpdated Jul 24, 2025
A bill to create an administrative subpoena process to assist copyright owners in determining which of their copyrighted works have been used in the training of artificial…
HB4695 — Facial Recognition Act of 2025
In committeeCriminal JusticeUpdated Jul 23, 2025
This bill sets rules for how law enforcement agencies can use facial recognition technology, placing restrictions and oversight requirements on its use. It aims to prevent misuse…
SB2381 — PROACTIV Artificial Intelligence Data Act of 2025 Preventing Recurring Online Abuse of Children Through Intentional Vetting of Artificial Intelligence Data Act of 2025
In committeeGovernanceUpdated Jul 22, 2025
A bill to require the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology to develop a framework for detecting, removing, and reporting child pornography in datasets…
SB2081 — RISE Act of 2025 Responsible Innovation and Safe Expertise Act of 2025
In committeeGovernanceUpdated Jun 12, 2025
A bill to establish immunity from civil liability for certain artificial intelligence developers, and for other purposes.
SB1713 — Agriculture Innovation Act of 2025
In committeeGovernanceUpdated May 12, 2025
A bill to amend the Food Security Act of 1985 to authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to improve agricultural productivity, profitability, resilience, and ecological outcomes…
HB3210 — Artificial Intelligence Literacy and Inclusion Act
In committeeGovernanceUpdated May 6, 2025
To direct the National Science Foundation to make awards for artificial intelligence literacy programs, and for other purposes.
SB1489 — Anti-Racism in Public Health Act of 2025
In committeeGovernanceUpdated Apr 10, 2025
A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for public health research and investment into understanding and eliminating structural racism and police violence.
HB2884 — Anti-Racism in Public Health Act of 2025
In committeeGovernanceUpdated Apr 10, 2025
To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for public health research and investment into understanding and eliminating structural racism and police violence.
SB1378 — TAME Extreme Weather and Wildfires Act Transformational Artificial intelligence to Modernize the Economy against Extreme Weather and Wildfires Act
In committeeGovernanceUpdated Apr 9, 2025
A bill to enhance the use by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration of artificial intelligence for weather forecasting, and for other purposes.
HB2770 — TAME Extreme Weather and Wildfires Act Transformational Artificial intelligence to Modernize the Economy against Extreme Weather and Wildfires Act
In committeeGovernanceUpdated Apr 9, 2025
To direct the use of artificial intelligence by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to adapt to extreme weather, and for other purposes.
SB453 — Wildfire Intelligence Collaboration and Coordination Act of 2025
In committeeGovernmentUpdated Feb 6, 2025
This bill would create a Wildfire Intelligence Center to improve coordination and information sharing for wildfire response. It supports the use of data and intelligence tools to…
SB321 — Decoupling America's Artificial Intelligence Capabilities from China Act of 2025
In committeeGovernanceUpdated Jan 29, 2025
A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit United States persons from advancing artificial intelligence capabilities within the People's Republic of China, and for…
SB178 — Ensuring Accurate and Complete Abortion Data Reporting Act of 2025
In committeeGovernanceUpdated Jan 22, 2025
A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act and the Public Health Service Act to improve the reporting of abortion data to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…
HB627 — Ensuring Accurate and Complete Abortion Data Reporting Act of 2025
In committeeGovernanceUpdated Jan 22, 2025
To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act and Public Health Service Act to improve the reporting of abortion data to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and for…

Data-center facilities

143 tracked sites; 126 report capacity.

Microsoft
4800 90th St, Mount Pleasant, WI 53403Operational555 MWEpoch AI Frontier Data Centers (CC-BY)
Oracle
5502 Spinks Rd, Abilene, TX 79601Under construction1,200 MWEpoch AI Frontier Data Centers (CC-BY)
QTS Richmond
6000 Technology Blvd, Sandston, VA 23150Operational854 MWEpoch AI Frontier Data Centers (CC-BY)
Microsoft
1435 Hwy 54 W, Fayetteville, GA 30214Operational433 MWEpoch AI Frontier Data Centers (CC-BY)
Google Cloud
1101 Beech Rd SW, New Albany, OH 43054Operational407 MWEpoch AI Frontier Data Centers (CC-BY)
Google Cloud
10410 Bunge Ave, Council Bluffs, IA 51503Operational190 MWEpoch AI Frontier Data Centers (CC-BY)
Fluidstack
7725 Lake Rd, Barker, NY 14012Operational68 MWEpoch AI Frontier Data Centers (CC-BY)
Google Cloud
5800 EDGEWOOD RD SW CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52404Operational105 MWEpoch AI Frontier Data Centers (CC-BY)
Google Cloud
11110 State St, Omaha, NE 68142Operational189 MWEpoch AI Frontier Data Centers (CC-BY)
Google Cloud
4581 Webb St, Pryor, OK 74361Operational65 MWEpoch AI Frontier Data Centers (CC-BY)
Meta
Holly Ridge, LA 71269Operational0 MWEpoch AI Frontier Data Centers (CC-BY)
Amazon
1626 County Line Road Ridgeland, MississippiOperational0 MWEpoch AI Frontier Data Centers (CC-BY)
QTS Cedar Rapids
6200 76th Ave SW, Fairfax, IA 52228Operational0 MWEpoch AI Frontier Data Centers (CC-BY)
Microsoft
5502 Spinks Rd, Abilene, TX 79601Proposed0 MWEpoch AI Frontier Data Centers (CC-BY)
Compass Datacenters
Gainesville, VAProposed1,700 MWEcoGPT research
QTS Data Centers (Blackstone)
Gainesville, VAProposed1,020 MWEcoGPT research
PowerHouse Data Centers (AREP / Harrison Street)
Spotsylvania County, VAUnder construction800 MWEcoGPT research
Vantage Data Centers
Stafford County, VAUnder construction192 MWEcoGPT research
CleanArc Data Centers
Ashburn, VAUnder construction900 MWEcoGPT research
STACK Infrastructure
Stafford County, VAProposed1,800 MWEcoGPT research
Equinix
Ashburn, VAOperational350 MWEcoGPT research
Starwood Capital Group
Alexandria, VAProposed30 MWEcoGPT research
DataBank
Culpeper, VAUnder construction192 MWEcoGPT research
Province Group
Powhatan County, VAProposed300 MWEcoGPT research
Google
The Dalles, OROperational80 MWEcoGPT research
Google
The Dalles, ORUnder construction40 MWEcoGPT research
Meta
Prineville, OROperational1,289 MWEcoGPT research
Amazon Web Services
Boardman, OROperational300 MWEcoGPT research
Amazon Web Services
Hermiston, ORUnder construction100 MWEcoGPT research
Amazon Web Services
Boardman, ORProposed500 MWEcoGPT research
Flexential
Hillsboro, ORUnder construction36 MWEcoGPT research
Flexential
Hillsboro, ORProposed27 MWEcoGPT research
Crane Data Centers
Forest Grove, ORUnder construction48 MWEcoGPT research
Sabey Data Centers
Umatilla, ORUnder construction100 MWEcoGPT research
Fermi America
Carson County (near Amarillo), TexasUnder construction11,000 MWEcoGPT research
Meta Platforms
El Paso, TexasUnder construction1,000 MWEcoGPT research
PowerHouse Data Centers / Provident Data Centers
Grand Prairie (Ellis County), TexasUnder construction1,800 MWEcoGPT research
CyrusOne / Carlyle Group
Fort Bliss, El Paso, TexasProposedEcoGPT research
Tract
Caldwell County, TexasProposed2,000 MWEcoGPT research
Eneus Energy
Harlingen (Cameron County), TexasProposed1,000 MWEcoGPT research
CyrusOne
Ross (Bosque County), TexasUnder construction400 MWEcoGPT research
Skybox Datacenters
Round Rock, TexasProposedEcoGPT research
Streams (CyrusOne)
San Antonio, TexasUnder construction200 MWEcoGPT research
Energy Abundance Development Corporation
Laredo, TexasProposed5,000 MWEcoGPT research
QTS Data Centers
Fayetteville, GAUnder construction500 MWEcoGPT research
Prologis
Newnan, GAProposed900 MWEcoGPT research
Digital Realty / Taurus Investment Holdings
Stilesboro, GAProposed1,830 MWEcoGPT research
DC BLOX
Lithia Springs, GAUnder construction120 MWEcoGPT research
DC BLOX
Conyers, GAUnder construction144 MWEcoGPT research
Serverfarm
Covington, GAUnder construction60 MWEcoGPT research
T5 Data Centers
South Fulton, GAProposed200 MWEcoGPT research
Digital Realty
Forest Park, GAProposed200 MWEcoGPT research
Trammell Crow Co.
Forsyth, GAProposedEcoGPT research
DataBank
Lithia Springs, GAUnder construction180 MWEcoGPT research
EdgeCore Digital Infrastructure
Mesa, AZUnder construction450 MWEcoGPT research
Beale Infrastructure / Humphrey's Peak Power
Tucson, AZProposedEcoGPT research
Beale Infrastructure
Marana, AZProposed700 MWEcoGPT research
Takanock LLC
Waddell, AZProposed700 MWEcoGPT research
Vermaland LLC
Eloy, AZProposed3,000 MWEcoGPT research
Arizona Land Consulting / Verma-Lallian
Tonopah, AZProposedEcoGPT research
Aligned Data Centers
Glendale, AZUnder construction72 MWEcoGPT research
Iron Mountain
Phoenix, AZUnder construction36 MWEcoGPT research
Google
Mesa, AZUnder construction400 MWEcoGPT research
Stream Data Centers
Goodyear, AZUnder construction280 MWEcoGPT research
Meta
Altoona, IAOperational350 MWEcoGPT research
Microsoft
West Des Moines, IAOperational200 MWEcoGPT research
Apple
Waukee, IAUnder construction40 MWEcoGPT research
QTS (Blackstone)
Cedar Rapids, IAUnder construction200 MWEcoGPT research
Meta
Davenport, IAProposed100 MWEcoGPT research
Google
Cedar Rapids, IAUnder construction150 MWEcoGPT research
Google
Palo, IAProposed200 MWEcoGPT research
COPT Defense Properties
Van Meter, IAProposed1,000 MWEcoGPT research
Edged Data Centers (Endeavour)
Ankeny, IAUnder construction13 MWEcoGPT research
CyrusOne
Council Bluffs, IAOperational18 MWEcoGPT research
Microsoft
Quincy, WAOperational622 MWEcoGPT research
Microsoft
Malaga, WAUnder constructionEcoGPT research
Microsoft
East Wenatchee, WAUnder constructionEcoGPT research
Vantage Data Centers
Quincy, WAOperational89 MWEcoGPT research
Sabey Data Centers
Quincy, WAOperational85 MWEcoGPT research
Sabey Data Centers
East Wenatchee, WAOperational40 MWEcoGPT research
Amazon Web Services
Wallula (Walla Walla County), WAProposedEcoGPT research
Equinix
Seattle, WAOperational20 MWEcoGPT research
H5 Data Centers
Quincy, WAOperational40 MWEcoGPT research
Voltage Park
Quincy, WAOperationalEcoGPT research
Amazon Web Services
Hamlet, NCUnder construction2,240 MWEcoGPT research
Microsoft
Conover/Hickory/Maiden, NCUnder construction720 MWEcoGPT research
Apple
Maiden, NCOperational100 MWEcoGPT research
Google
Lenoir, NCOperationalEcoGPT research
Digital Realty
Charlotte, NCProposed400 MWEcoGPT research
Energy Storage Solutions
Tarboro, NCProposed900 MWEcoGPT research
Blue Ridge Companies / Engineered Land Solutions
Walnut Cove, NCProposedEcoGPT research
WhiteFiber (Bit Digital)
Madison, NCUnder construction200 MWEcoGPT research
Compass Datacenters
Statesville, NCProposedEcoGPT research
PowerHouse Data Centers (American Real Estate Partners)
Charlotte, NCUnder construction400 MWEcoGPT research
SB Energy (SoftBank Group)
Piketon, OHUnder construction10,000 MWEcoGPT research
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Wilmington, OHProposed400 MWEcoGPT research
Bristolville 25 Developer LLC
Lordstown, OHProposed300 MWEcoGPT research
J5 LLC (linked to Meta Platforms)
Piqua, OHProposed200 MWEcoGPT research
DB Stu LLC (linked to Meta Platforms)
Mount Orab, OHProposed200 MWEcoGPT research
Aligned Data Centers
Conesville, OHUnder construction500 MWEcoGPT research
Aligned Data Centers
Sandusky, OHUnder construction96 MWEcoGPT research
Vantage Data Centers
New Albany, OHUnder construction192 MWEcoGPT research
Edged Energy
New Albany, OHOperational24 MWEcoGPT research
TeraWulf
Somerset, NYUnder construction360 MWEcoGPT research
TeraWulf
Lansing, NYProposed400 MWEcoGPT research
Stream Data Centers
Alabama, NYProposed500 MWEcoGPT research
Ranalli Super DC LLC
Lysander, NYProposed300 MWEcoGPT research
IBM
Poughkeepsie, NYProposedEcoGPT research
Equinix
Secaucus, NJOperational150 MWEcoGPT research
Digital Realty
New York, NYOperational60 MWEcoGPT research
DataBank
Orangeburg, NYOperational45 MWEcoGPT research
Google
The Dalles, OR (former Columbia Falls Aluminum site)Proposed200 MWEcoGPT research
Vantage Data Centers
Port Washington, WIUnder construction1,000 MWEcoGPT research
Imperial Valley Computer Manufacturing
Imperial, CA (Aten & Clark roads)Proposed330 MWEcoGPT research
Vantage Data Centers
Santa Clara, CAOperational77 MWEcoGPT research
Vantage Data Centers
Santa Clara, CAOperational64 MWEcoGPT research
EdgeCore Digital Infrastructure
Santa Clara, CAOperational80 MWEcoGPT research
CoreSite
Santa Clara, CAOperational34 MWEcoGPT research
NTT Global Data Centers
Santa Clara, CAOperational16 MWEcoGPT research
Cologix
Santa Clara, CAOperational20 MWEcoGPT research
Equinix
Los Angeles, CA (One Wilshire)Operational45 MWEcoGPT research
Prime Data Centers
Sacramento, CA (McClellan Park)Under construction48 MWEcoGPT research
Meta
Richland Parish, LAUnder construction2,000 MWEcoGPT research
Amazon Web Services
New Carlisle, INUnder construction2,200 MWEcoGPT research
Amazon Web Services
Madison County, MSUnder construction1,500 MWEcoGPT research
Amazon Web Services
Salem Township, PA (Susquehanna nuclear plant)Under construction960 MWEcoGPT research
Vantage Data Centers
Shackelford County, TXUnder construction1,400 MWEcoGPT research
Oracle / OpenAI
Santa Teresa, NM (Doña Ana County)Under construction1,000 MWEcoGPT research
Applied Digital
Ellendale, NDUnder construction400 MWEcoGPT research
xAI
5414 Tulane Rd, Memphis, TNUnder construction300 MWEcoGPT research
xAI
Southaven, MSUnder construction400 MWEcoGPT research
Google
Berkeley County, SC (Moncks Corner)Operational250 MWEcoGPT research
Google
Douglas County, GA (Douglasville)Operational200 MWEcoGPT research
Google
Henderson, NVUnder construction200 MWEcoGPT research
Google
Midlothian, TX (Ellis County)Operational400 MWEcoGPT research
Google
Haskell County, TXProposed1,500 MWEcoGPT research
Google
Kansas City, MOOperational250 MWEcoGPT research
Google
Clarksville, TN (Montgomery County)Operational200 MWEcoGPT research
Meta
New Albany, OHUnder construction531 MWEcoGPT research
Crusoe
Claude, TXProposed500 MWEcoGPT research
Amazon Web Services
Ridgeland, MS (Madison County)Proposed400 MWEcoGPT research
CoreWeave
Afton, TXProposed800 MWEcoGPT research
QTS Data Centers
Fairfax, IA (Cedar Rapids metro)Proposed616 MWEcoGPT research

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