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PRICE Act

USA119th CongressHR-6983| House 
| Updated: 1/8/2026
Robert Menendez

Robert Menendez

Democratic Representative

New Jersey

Cosponsors (2)
Greg Casar (Democratic)Adelita S. Grijalva (Democratic)

Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation requires all data centers in the United States to generate 100% of the electricity they consume annually . This mandate applies to facilities described in section 453(a)(1) of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 that consume at least 50 megawatts each day. The bill establishes a phased transition for clean energy use, requiring at least 75 percent of generated electricity to be from clean energy sources by January 1, 2035 , and 100 percent by January 1, 2040 . Clean energy sources include solar, wind, battery, green hydrogen, hydropower, and geothermal. Data centers failing to comply will face a civil penalty of up to $100,000 per day, with the Secretary of Energy establishing an administrative process for enforcement.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-8489
PRICE Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-6662
PRICE Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-6082
PRICE Act of 2021

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-6321
PRICE Act
Mar 11, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-943
Introduced in Senate
Jan 8, 2026
Introduced in House
Jan 8, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-8489
    PRICE Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-6662
    PRICE Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-6082
    PRICE Act of 2021


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-6321
    PRICE Act


  • March 11, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-943
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 8, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • January 8, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Energy

PRICE Act

USA119th CongressHR-6983| House 
| Updated: 1/8/2026
This legislation requires all data centers in the United States to generate 100% of the electricity they consume annually . This mandate applies to facilities described in section 453(a)(1) of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 that consume at least 50 megawatts each day. The bill establishes a phased transition for clean energy use, requiring at least 75 percent of generated electricity to be from clean energy sources by January 1, 2035 , and 100 percent by January 1, 2040 . Clean energy sources include solar, wind, battery, green hydrogen, hydropower, and geothermal. Data centers failing to comply will face a civil penalty of up to $100,000 per day, with the Secretary of Energy establishing an administrative process for enforcement.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-8489
PRICE Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-6662
PRICE Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-6082
PRICE Act of 2021

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-6321
PRICE Act
Mar 11, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-943
Introduced in Senate
Jan 8, 2026
Introduced in House
Jan 8, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-8489
    PRICE Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-6662
    PRICE Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-6082
    PRICE Act of 2021


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-6321
    PRICE Act


  • March 11, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-943
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 8, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • January 8, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Robert Menendez

Robert Menendez

Democratic Representative

New Jersey

Cosponsors (2)
Greg Casar (Democratic)Adelita S. Grijalva (Democratic)

Energy and Commerce Committee

Energy

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted