AI and cybersecurity: November 20, 2025, S.3269, Liquid Cooling Act

NOTE: STATUS OF LEGISLATION AS OF OCTOBER 23, 2026.

I do not usually dedicate a post to a single bill. But making an exception because of unusual alliances.

S.3269 - Liquid Cooling for AI Act of 2025. To direct the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a technology assessment focused on liquid cooling systems for artificial intelligence compute clusters and high-performance computing facilities.
Introduced November 20, 2025 by DAVE McCORMICK (R-PA). Cosponsored by Chris Coons (D-DE), Ted Budd (R-NC), and Adam Schiff (D-CA). Referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources the same day. Hearing held April 15, 2026. Still in committee.
Comment: Despite McCormick’s involvement in the initial phases of this bill, it’s really quite good. Facts and figures put on the table about water and electric consumption of data centers, with requirements to submit a report based on real data, analyzing the issues and recommending solutions.
Snarky comment: Wonder if the fact that McCormick’s wife was appointed as president and vice chair of Meta in December 2025 has anything to do with the sudden slow-walking of an otherwise excellent bill?

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