Contact Congress about H.R. 9019: POWER Act
The Energy Department would have to track power and public water use at certain large data centers. Congress would get the first report within two years, then a new report every year.
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POWER Act is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Latest action on H.R. 9019: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects large data center projects that fall under a federal fast-track permitting process. It also affects the Energy Department, which would have to gather and report the information. Communities near covered data centers could get clearer information about local water demand, electric grid needs, and who pays for grid connections.
Why this matters: Large data centers can put real pressure on local water supplies and electric systems. This bill would not solve those problems by itself, but it would give Congress regular facts about some of the biggest projects. That information could shape later debates about permits, grid planning, water use, and who should pay for needed power upgrades.
Key provisions in H.R. 9019
- The Energy Secretary must work with the Environmental Protection Agency on the reports. The first report is due within two years after the bill becomes law, and yearly reports follow.
- The reports must cover every “covered data center.” That means a data center project that qualifies under a federal fast-track permitting order, but not projects owned, run, or maintained by certain federal agencies.
- Each covered data center must have its public water use reported. The report must include recycled and reused water, and average daily water use if the center gets water continuously.
- The report must show how covered data centers get electricity. It must count centers that make all their own power and centers that buy or receive outside power.
- The report must show the cost of connecting covered data centers to the bulk-power system, meaning the main electric grid. It must also name who paid those costs.
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Questions people ask about H.R. 9019
- What is H.R. 9019?
- The Energy Department would have to track power and public water use at certain large data centers. Congress would get the first report within two years, then a new report every year.
- How do I support or oppose H.R. 9019?
- Choose support, oppose, or ask for changes on Modern Action. The action flow drafts the message for you and keeps the wording tied to this bill.
- Who should I contact about H.R. 9019?
- Modern Action uses your location to route the action to the congressional offices relevant to the bill and your representation.
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