Congressman Pfluger Questions Witnesses on Data Center Water Usage and Transparency
Congressman Pfluger's weekly update highlighted his questioning during a U.S. House Environment Subcommittee hearing regarding data centers' water usage. He advocated for fact-based, community-level data and greater transparency from developers, noting that water impact varies by location. This discussion was part of a broader report on his legislative and district activities.
Congressman August Pfluger, representing Texas's 11th Congressional District, issued his weekly "Pfluger Fly-By" update for September 5, 2026. Among various legislative activities, including votes to fund the government and condemn socialism, Pfluger highlighted his participation in a U.S. House Environment Subcommittee hearing.
During the hearing, Congressman Pfluger specifically questioned witnesses regarding the burgeoning growth of data centers and their associated water consumption. He advocated for a shift from broad assumptions to fact-based, community-level data in guiding decisions on data center development, noting that water impact varies significantly by project and location. Pfluger also pressed for increased transparency, emphasizing that local communities require adequate information as data center development continues to expand.
The Congressman's update also touched on other engagements, such as hosting U.S. Trade Ambassador Jamieson Greer, observing new Department of Homeland Security technologies, and supporting service academy nominations. He also announced that Kimble, Mason, and Menard counties in Texas were added to a Major Disaster Declaration following recent flooding, making them eligible for federal assistance.