What does Preamble of No Harm Data Centers Act do?

This bill aims to protect American families from the impacts of data centers on the electric grid. The bill addresses data center impacts on the electric grid and includes provisions for other purposes.

What does SHORT TITLE. of No Harm Data Centers Act do?

This bill is formally titled the ``No Harm Data Centers Act''.

What does FINDINGS. of No Harm Data Centers Act do?

This section establishes findings related to data centers and their impact on electricity costs. It notes that data centers can create economically valuable tools but also impose costs on other electricity customers. The findings state that these costs should be borne by data centers themselves, protecting residential and small commercial electricity customers.

What does ENSURING DATA CENTERS PAY THEIR FAIR SHARE. of No Harm Data Centers Act do?

This section amends the Federal Power Act to define 'data center' as a facility with a peak electricity demand exceeding 50 megawatts or a group of facilities with an aggregate demand exceeding 50 megawatts. It establishes Section 224 of the Federal Power Act, granting the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) the authority to approve rates and charges for the retail sale of electric energy from covered electric utilities to data centers. Rates approved by FERC must be 'just and reasonable, and not unduly discriminatory or preferential'. Rates must include the full costs of constructing, upgrading, and expanding transmission, distribution, and generating facilities to support data centers and ensure grid reliability. Covered electric utilities are prohibited from shifting these costs onto other customers. The section does not apply within the area referred to in section 212(k)(2)(A). The definition of 'covered electric utility' excludes electric cooperatives, state-owned utilities, the Tennessee Valley Authority, and Federal power marketing administrations. The Federal Power Act is amended to include data centers in penalty provisions related to the sale of electric energy. Violations of Section 224 are subject to a civil penalty of up to $10,000,000 per day.

What does LIMITATION ON JUDICIAL ENFORCEABILITY OF PREDISPUTE of No Harm Data Centers Act do?

This section limits the judicial enforceability of predispute nondisclosure clauses related to data center construction. Predispute nondisclosure clauses are not judicially enforceable against public officials concerning data center construction. This section does not supersede state laws regarding requirements or prohibitions, except when those laws prevent the application of this section. The section applies to claims filed under federal, state, or tribal law on or after the enactment date of this Act.

What does ASSESSMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL AND PUBLIC HEALTH EFFECTS OF DATA of No Harm Data Centers Act do?

This section directs the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator to collaborate with the National Academies to assess the environmental and public health impacts of data centers. The assessment will specifically consider noise pollution, air pollution, water consumption, water supply, carbon emissions, and waste (including electronic waste). The National Academies are tasked with developing recommendations to mitigate the identified impacts. A report detailing the assessment results and recommendations must be submitted to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce and the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works within 180 days of the Act's enactment.

What does DEFINITIONS. of No Harm Data Centers Act do?

This section defines key terms used within the Act. A 'data center' is defined as a facility or group of facilities with a peak electricity demand exceeding 50 megawatts, primarily containing electronic equipment for digital information processing, storage, and transmission, and behind a single point of interconnection. The term 'National Academies' refers to the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. A 'predispute nondisclosure clause' is a contractual provision, agreed to before a lawsuit, that restricts disclosure of conduct or related information. A 'public official' is defined as an elected official of a Federal, State, or local government unit at the time a contract or agreement was agreed to.

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No Harm Data Centers Act

Last updated: 3/20/2026 · Introduced: 3/20/2026

Author: Greg Landsman (D-OH)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill amends the Federal Power Act to require data centers with electricity demands exceeding 50 megawatts to pay the full costs of grid upgrades and expansions needed to support their operations, preventing these costs from being shifted to other customers.
The bill prohibits courts from enforcing agreements that restrict public officials from disclosing information related to data center construction, aiming to increase transparency.
It directs the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to assess the environmental and public health impacts of data centers, including noise, air, and water pollution, and to develop mitigation recommendations.

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