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119th Congress · House bill · Last action Jan 8, 2026
BillsEnvironmental ProtectionH.R. 6984Congress.gov ↗
H.R. 6984In CommitteeEnvironmental Protection

Data Center Transparency Act

Sponsor: Rep. Menendez, Robert (D-NJ)13 cosponsorsIntroduced Jan 8, 2026
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In the news

Press Release: Menendez, McIver, and Watson Coleman Introduce Legislation to Strengthen ICE Oversight on Anniversary of Delaney Hall Visit - Quiver Quantitative
January 2026 US Tech Policy Roundup - Tech Policy Press
Democrats target data centers’ energy, water use - E&E News by POLITICO
Committee Approves 29 Measures in Wide-Ranging Markup - House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee (.gov)
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