House advances bill to rein in AI data center utility costs
Evans introduced the legislation in June with Rep. Kathy Castor, a Florida Democrat who also has a tough reelection bid after her state legislature redrew her district earlier this year. The Cook Political Report with Amy Walter has labeled both races a "toss up."Data centers have sprung up as a crucial issue in the 2026 elections, in which Republicans are trying to defend narrow majorities in both the House and Senate.
- ▪Evans introduced the legislation in June with Rep.
- ▪Kathy Castor, a Florida Democrat who also has a tough reelection bid after her state legislature redrew her district earlier this year.
- ▪The Cook Political Report with Amy Walter has labeled both races a "toss up."Data centers have sprung up as a crucial issue in the 2026 elections, in which Republicans are trying to defend narrow majorities in both the House and Senate.
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Evans introduced the legislation in June with Rep. Kathy Castor, a Florida Democrat who also has a tough reelection bid after her state legislature redrew her district earlier this year. The Cook Political Report with Amy Walter has labeled both races a "toss up."Data centers have sprung up as a crucial issue in the 2026 elections, in which Republicans are trying to defend narrow majorities in both the House and Senate. A cross-partisan, grassroots movement opposing the facilities — which store data, process information and have helped fuel the AI boom — has cropped up around the country, prompting elected officials to come out in favor of more stringent regulation.States and localities have primary authority over individual projects, but the House bill would seek to create a set of…
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