Bill would ban lawmakers from signing data center secrecy agreements
In committeeH.R. 10118Latest action
Sponsor: Tom Barrett · Representative · MI
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Official title: No Data Center NDAs Act
119th Congress
Topics: Government & democracy
Introduced:
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The No Data Center NDAs Act would bar members of Congress from signing NDAs to get data center project information.
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What does this do?
This bill would stop members of Congress from signing nondisclosure agreements with governments or companies to obtain information about data center projects, such as investment plans, location, design, and water or energy use. No federal money could be used to enforce such NDAs, making them effectively unenforceable if federal funds are involved. House and Senate ethics committees would write rules to implement the ban.
Who does it affect?
Members of Congress would lose the option to sign these confidentiality agreements. Companies and local governments building data centers would also be affected, as would the public, who may gain easier access to information lawmakers learn.
Why does it matter?
The change could make it easier for lawmakers to publicly share details about data center projects, including environmental impacts, in their districts or states.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedAug 20, 2026
- House committeeYou are here · Aug 20, 2026
- House vote
- Senate
- The president's desk
Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.