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Data Center Community Impact Act

4/1/2026, 6:18 PM

Summary of Bill HR 7858

The bill, designated as H.R. 7858 in the 119th Congress and introduced on March 5, 2026, aims to mandate the Secretary of Energy to undertake a study focusing on the impact of data centers on communities of color and low-income communities.

Current Status of Bill HR 7858

Bill HR 7858 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 5, 2026. Bill HR 7858 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on March 5, 2026.  Bill HR 7858's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. as of March 5, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7858

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
30
Democrat Cosponsors
30
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7858

Primary Policy Focus

Energy

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7858

To require the Secretary of Energy to conduct a study on the effect of data centers on communities of color and low-income communities, and for other purposes.
To require the Secretary of Energy to conduct a study on the effect of data centers on communities of color and low-income communities, and for other purposes.

Comments

Yisroel Potter profile image

Yisroel Potter

750

10 days ago

I think this bill is a good idea. It could help my community.

Elaine Wilkerson profile image

Elaine Wilkerson

725

7 days ago

I think this bill is a good idea. It could help a lot of people in our community. I hope it passes soon. #communityimpact #HR7858 #supportingourcommunity #affectingusall