...enhancing environmental justice efforts... giving frontline communities a voice at the table where decisions are being made.
Enhance environmental justice efforts and ensure frontline communities have a voice in decision-making.
Occurrences
Evidence
Congresswoman LaMonica McIver introduced the AI Data Center Site Selection Transparency Act of 2026, saying the bill would ensure communities are informed before data center deals are finalized and would give residents a real say in what happens in their community. The release says the bill requires 180-day public disclosure, outreach through local and digital channels, multilingual access, independent environmental-impact analysis, and restrictions on NDAs to prevent backroom dealmaking.
McIver's environment issue page says she supports expanding environmental protections, holding polluters accountable, and creating a more sustainable economy. It also says she wants to confront inequities, ensure frontline communities have a voice at the table, and is committed to enhancing environmental justice efforts in New Jersey communities.
Assessments
McIver took a concrete federal legislative step by introducing the AI Data Center Site Selection Transparency Act of 2026, which directly addresses frontline-community notice, multilingual outreach, public disclosure, and environmental-impact review. However, the evidence shows introduction only, not enactment or implemented policy. Because the promised outcome was not delivered but she made a serious legislative attempt in the same congressional term, this is best scored as not delivered with an effort badge.