H.R. 9825 requires operators of data centers to report their energy and water usage to state authorities, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and the Secretaries of Energy and Agriculture. This aims to improve transparency regarding the environmental impact of data centers, which are known for high energy and water consumption.
Supporters of H.R. 9825 highlight its potential to promote sustainability and accountability in the tech industry. They argue that by requiring data centers to disclose their resource usage, the bill encourages more efficient practices and helps states and federal agencies develop better policies for energy conservation and water management.
Critics of H.R. 9825 express concerns about the potential burden it may place on data center operators, particularly smaller companies that may struggle with compliance costs. Some argue that the bill could lead to excessive regulation that stifles innovation in the tech sector, while others worry about the effectiveness of reporting requirements in actually reducing resource consumption.
All donations are from employees of Applied Materials, Inc., a company potentially impacted by the bill due to its involvement in technology and data centers. This suggests a high risk of conflict of interest.
Top industries and organizations funding Lauren Underwood, from FEC data.
Source: FEC campaign finance records
