01 — The Text
What.
- Requires measurement and standardization of energy use across data infrastructure and computing facilities.
- Directs development of consistent metrics for how much electricity data centers consume.
- Likely establishes federal benchmarks or reporting requirements for energy efficiency in digital infrastructure.
02 — The Stakes
So what?
- Tech companies and data center operators face new tracking and compliance obligations.
- Consumers and businesses could see clearer information about the environmental cost of cloud services and online data storage.
- Could drive competition on energy efficiency, potentially raising costs for less efficient operators while rewarding efficient ones.
03 — The Path
Now what?
- Just introduced in House; now in Science, Space, and Technology Committee. Sponsor gave opening remarks but no votes scheduled yet.
- Detailed text not publicly available; full policy scope will become clearer during committee review and markup.
- Contact your House member if energy policy in tech infrastructure matters to you — early feedback shapes committee discussion.
Legislative History
Actions.
- Jun 23, 2026 — Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4134)
- Jun 18, 2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
- Jun 18, 2026 — Introduced in House
- Jun 18, 2026 — Introduced in House