H.R. 10465 is a bill introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives on September 16, 2026, by Representative Dina Titus (D-NV). The bill aims to clarify the requirements for authorizing the use, occupancy, and development of public lands for hyperscale data centers. Hyperscale data centers are large-scale facilities designed to support extensive data processing and storage needs. The bill has been referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and the Committee on Agriculture for further consideration.
H.R. 10465 was introduced in the 119th Congress by Dina Titus (Democrat) and is currently listed as “Introduced”. It is classified under the Public Lands and Natural Resources policy area, one of 157 bills in that area we track this Congress.
Dina Titus is the sponsor of 14 bills in our database this Congress, so H.R. 10465 is part of a broader legislative agenda rather than a one-off proposal.
Our conflict-of-interest analysis rates H.R. 10465 2/10 (low risk), higher than 76% of analyzed bills; the average in Public Lands and Natural Resources is 2/10.
As of now, there is limited media coverage on H.R. 10465. However, proponents of the bill may argue that it provides clear guidelines for the development of hyperscale data centers on public lands, potentially boosting technological infrastructure and economic growth. By streamlining the authorization process, the bill could attract investment in large-scale data facilities, enhancing data processing capabilities and supporting industries reliant on big data and cloud computing.
Currently, there is minimal media coverage on H.R. 10465. Critics might express concerns that facilitating the development of hyperscale data centers on public lands could lead to environmental degradation, including increased energy consumption and carbon emissions. Additionally, there may be apprehension about the potential impact on local communities and ecosystems, as well as the prioritization of corporate interests over public land conservation.
The analysis of H.R. 10465, which focuses on the authorization for the use and development of public lands for hyperscale data centers, reveals no direct industry overlaps with the top donor industries of sponsor Dina Titus. This absence of overlap suggests that there are minimal immediate conflicts of interest concerning the financial backers of the sponsor and the subject matter of the bill. The top donor industries for Titus do not include technology or data center development sectors, which are the primary stakeholders in this legislation. Therefore, there is a low risk of undue influence from donors related to this bill. Voters should be aware that while there are no direct conflicts identified, ongoing scrutiny of campaign finance is essential to ensure transparency and accountability in legislative processes.
Top industries funding Dina Titus, ranked by total contributions.
Source: OpenSecrets.org (Center for Responsive Politics)
What does H.R. 10465 do?
H.R. 10465 is a bill introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives on September 16, 2026, by Representative Dina Titus (D-NV). The bill aims to clarify the requirements for authorizing the use, occupancy, and development of public lands for hyperscale data centers. Hyperscale data centers are large-scale facilities designed to support extensive data processing and storage needs. The bill has…
Has H.R. 10465 received a floor vote?
No roll-call vote on H.R. 10465 is recorded in our database yet. Its current status is “Introduced”.
Does H.R. 10465 have a conflict of interest?
Our conflict-of-interest analysis rates H.R. 10465 2/10 (low risk), higher than 76% of analyzed bills; the average in Public Lands and Natural Resources is 2/10. This score reflects overlap between the sponsor’s campaign funding, lobbying activity, and the industries the bill affects. It is a transparency indicator, not an accusation.
What is the status of H.R. 10465?
H.R. 10465 is currently “Introduced” as of our last update on September 17, 2026.
Who sponsored H.R. 10465?
H.R. 10465 was sponsored by Dina Titus (Democrat).
