SB4727U.S. Congress2025 sessionIntroduced
Artificial Intelligence Environmental Impacts Act of 2026
Plain-language summary
Directs the EPA to study the environmental impacts of AI data centers and related energy infrastructure, and requires NIST to convene a consortium and EPA to build a reporting system on those impacts. The measure focuses on the environmental footprint of AI infrastructure.
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History
Jun 9, 2026
SRead twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Progress
IntroducedJun 9, 2026
Engrossed
Enrolled
Passed
Signed into law
Sponsors
EM
Sen. Edward Markey (D)Prime sponsor
CH
Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D)
RW
Sen. Ron Wyden (D)
CB
Sen. Cory Booker (D)
PW
Sen. Peter Welch (D)
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