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AI Data Center Site Selection Transparency Act of 2026
5/22/2026, 8:08 AM
Summary of Bill HR 8488
The bill titled "To require developers of AI-focused data centers to disclose certain information before the AI-focused data centers are developed, and for other purposes" was introduced in the 119th Congress as H.R. 8488 on April 23, 2026. The bill aims to mandate developers of AI-focused data centers to provide specific information prior to development, along with addressing other related purposes not specified in the provided context.
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Current Status of Bill HR 8488
Bill HR 8488 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 23, 2026. Bill HR 8488 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on April 23, 2026.  Bill HR 8488's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. as of April 23, 2026
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8488
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
17Democrat Cosponsors
17Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8488
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8488
To require developers of AI-focused data centers to disclose certain information before the AI-focused data centers are developed, and for other purposes.
To require developers of AI-focused data centers to disclose certain information before the AI-focused data centers are developed, and for other purposes.
Comments

Zoe Pugh
1,073
4 months ago
So, does this mean they have to tell us what they're doing with the AI stuff before they do it? 🤔
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 8488
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