Prohibit and invalidate non-disclosure agreements signed by government officials to conceal details of data center projects, and bar data center operators from receiving government incentives conditioned on keeping project information confidential.

The No Secrets for Data Centers Act would prohibit and invalidate NDAs signed by government officials to conceal details of data center projects. NDAs have gained attention in Michigan in recent years, with many federal , state , and local officials signing secrecy deals about a variety of proposed corporate projects. The bill would also prohibit data center operators from receiving government incentives if the conditions include entering an agreement to keep information about the project confidential.

Barrett's office describes the No Secrets for Data Centers Act as a bill to ban and invalidate government officials' NDAs over data center projects and restrict incentives tied to confidentiality.

Barrett Helps Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Increase Transparency, Ban Data Centers NDAs | Representative Tom Barrett
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Action Mr. Landsman (for himself, Mr. Barrett, and Mr. Raskin) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned Bill Number H.R. 10570 Bill Version Introduced in House (IH) Short Title No Secrets for Data Centers Act of 2026 Full Title To limit the enforceability of predispute nondisclosure contract clauses relating to the building of data centers, and for other purposes.

Barrett was listed as a cosponsor of H.R. 10570, a bill to limit enforceability of predispute nondisclosure clauses related to building data centers.

H.R. 10570 (IH) - No Secrets for Data Centers Act of 2026 - BILLS-119hr10570ih | Content Details | GovInfo
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The No Secrets for Data Centers Act ( H.R. 10570 ) to prohibit and invalidate NDAs signed by federal, state, and local government officials to conceal details of data center projects. The bill would also prohibit data center operators from receiving government incentives if the conditions include entering an agreement to keep information about the project confidential.

Barrett repeats his proposal to invalidate government data center NDAs and block incentives tied to confidentiality.

Barrett Introduces Legislation to Address Growing Threats from Artificial Intelligence, Other Emerging Technology | Representative Tom Barrett
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introduced the No Secrets for Data Centers Act

Fetched verbatim passage. AI summary (separate from source): Within the lookback window, Barrett announced introduction of the broader No Secrets for Data Centers Act, matching the commitment’s data-center NDA and confidentiality-incentive policy area. Introduction is concrete effort, but not enactment.

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Barrett Helps Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Increase Transparency, Ban Data Centers NDAs | Representative Tom Barrett
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prohibit and invalidate NDAs signed by government officials

Fetched verbatim passage. AI summary (separate from source): The official release says the new bill would invalidate covered government-official NDAs and also address incentive conditions tied to confidentiality. Because the cited action is bill introduction, the promise remains unresolved.

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Barrett Helps Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Increase Transparency, Ban Data Centers NDAs | Representative Tom Barrett
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referred to the Committee on House Administration

Fetched verbatim passage. AI summary (separate from source): GovInfo records Barrett’s earlier, narrower No Data Center NDAs Act as introduced and referred to committee, showing related effort but no enacted federal prohibition.

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H.R. 10118 (IH) - No Data Center NDAs Act - BILLS-119hr10118ih | Related Documents | GovInfo
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To prohibit Members of Congress from signing certain nondisclosure agreements related to data centers

Fetched verbatim passage. AI summary (separate from source): The official bill record confirms Barrett sponsored an earlier data-center NDA bill limited to Members of Congress. That is partial policy effort relative to the broader campaign commitment, not delivery.

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H.R. 10118 (IH) - No Data Center NDAs Act - BILLS-119hr10118ih | Related Documents | GovInfo
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