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RepublicanBill · H.R. 10119· House(119-HR-10119)

Protecting Local Control of Data Centers Act

Rep. Barrett
Age: 45 years
Michigan
Introduced
8/20/2026
Last activity
8/20/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sponsored by
Tom Barrett
Cosponsors
Republican - 4Democrat - 0
Science, Technology, Communications
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, titled the "Protecting Local Control of Data Centers Act," aims to protect the authority of state and local governments. It prohibits federal agencies from overriding or bypassing local land-use, zoning, siting, or permitting decisions regarding data centers located on non-Federal land. Additionally, the bill prevents federal agencies from using the receipt of Federal funds as a way to pressure states or local governments into giving up their authority.

Yes· 3 of 5

  • Does this leave more decisions to the states?+7

    The bill significantly strengthens state and local control over land-use and zoning for data centers.

  • Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+5

    By maintaining local control over land-use and zoning, local communities can better enforce their own environmental and siting standards for data centers.

  • Does this better protect public land such as parks and forests?+5

    The bill strengthens local oversight of land-use decisions on non-Federal land.

The opposite

  • Does this give the federal government more power?-5

    The bill explicitly restricts federal agencies from overriding or bypassing local authority.

  • Would business owners be better off under this?-3

    Data center operators may face more fragmented or restrictive local regulations due to local control.