Data Centers: Power and Water Requirements
This bill is in the early stages of the legislative process and is currently sitting with the House Committee on Ways and Means and the Committee on Energy and Commerce. Since June 23, 2026, no further action has been taken, and the bill remains stalled in committee. Most bills do not receive a committee vote, so it is unclear if this proposal will move forward.
While the bill addresses growing concerns about the power grid, it was introduced late in the session and involves complex tax changes that rarely pass quickly without broad support.
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Renters who pay utility bills directly or indirectly through rent benefit from the same rate protections that shield existing customers from data-center-driven infrastructure costs. The effect is smaller and less direct than for homeowners since landlords sometimes absorb or pass through utility costs differently.
“to protect existing ratepayers from the shifting of incremental infrastructure costs attributable to large-load facilities”
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
No votes or related bills recorded for this bill yet.
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Power and Water for Families Act of 2026
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