Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that every American and community impacted by the construction or operation of an artificial intelligence data center should have the right to transparency and local autonomy.

Key Points

• The resolution proposes a Data Center Bill of Rights to give local communities more power to decide where AI data centers are built. It suggests that towns should be able to ban these facilities within 2,500 feet of homes, schools, and hospitals.
• It aims to protect residents from rising utility costs. The plan would require that data centers do not cause electricity rates or fees to go up for regular households and small businesses.
• Companies would have to be more open about their impact on the environment. This includes reporting how much water they use and ensuring they do not create too much noise or air pollution from backup generators.
• Local governments would gain more authority to regulate or stop data center projects without being overruled by state officials. It also supports temporary pauses on new construction until better protections are in place.
• Developers would be required to provide public reports on how a new center would affect local housing prices, rents, and jobs. It also calls for agreements that fund neighborhood improvements and workforce training.

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