Tim Burchett (R-TN)
Community Control of Data Centers Act
A Republican bill with no cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is known as the Community Control of Data Centers Act. It sets a limit on how federal money can be used. Specifically, it stops federal funds from being used to build or run a data center unless those actions follow all applicable state and local laws. The Secretary of Energy and the Secretary of the Treasury will make this determination. They must ensure that any required state or local approval is obtained first.
Yes· 3 of 6
- Scored +6
Does this leave more decisions to the states?
The bill empowers state and local governments by conditioning the use of federal funds on compliance with local laws and approvals for data centers.
- Scored +3
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?
The bill requires oversight by the Secretary of Energy and Secretary of the Treasury to ensure federal funds are not misused without proper state and local approvals.
- Scored +3
Would people in cities be better off under this?
Giving local communities and municipalities control over data center placement helps protect urban and suburban residents from unvetted infrastructure developments.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Section 2: This section ensures that federal money cannot be used to build or run a data center unless it follows all applicable state and local laws and gets required approvals. This is positive because it gives local communities a say and keeps elected officials accountable to the people who live there.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Based on the provided text, there are no specific sections or provisions identified that create negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this leave more decisions to the states? — The bill empowers state and local governments by conditioning the use of federal funds on compliance with local laws and approvals for data centers. Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill requires oversight by the Secretary of Energy and Secretary of the Treasury to ensure federal funds are not misused without proper state and local approvals.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — Ensuring local approvals are met gives rural residents a stronger voice regarding data center construction in their communities. Would people in cities be better off under this? — Giving local communities and municipalities control over data center placement helps protect urban and suburban residents from unvetted infrastructure developments.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this better protect air, water and wildlife? — The bill ensures that federal funds cannot be used for data centers unless all applicable state and local laws and approvals are obtained, which often include environmental protections. Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change? — By requiring data centers to comply with local and state laws, the bill may indirectly support stricter environmental reviews regarding energy consumption and emissions.
- 11/10/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Introduced in House