Require AI data center developers to disclose proposed projects and environmental impacts to affected communities before development proceeds.

LaMonica McIver · New Jersey · Democratic

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Occurrences

introduced the AI Data Center Site Selection Transparency Act of 2026, a bill that would ensure communities are informed, before deals are finalized, of plans to build AI data centers in their neighborhoods

McIver is advancing legislation that would require advance public disclosure and community notice before AI data center projects move forward.

McIver Introduces Bill to Stop Surprise AI Data Center Development | U.S. House Representative LaMonica McIver
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introduced the AI Data Center Site Selection Transparency Act of 2026, a bill that would ensure communities are informed, before deals are finalized, of plans to build AI data centers in their neighborhoods, providing the opportunity for grassroots input.

McIver introduced legislation to require advance community disclosure and input on proposed AI data center projects.

Press Releases | Media | U.S. House Representative LaMonica McIver
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To require developers of AI-focused data centers to disclose certain information before the AI-focused data centers are developed, and for other purposes.

McIver introduced legislation requiring advance disclosure by AI-focused data center developers before development begins.

ai_data_center_site_selection_transparency_act_of_2026.pdf
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Evidence

Congresswoman LaMonica McIver introduced the AI Data Center Site Selection Transparency Act of 2026. The press release says the bill would require communities to be informed before deals are finalized, and it specifically says developers must publicly disclose proposed AI data center locations at least 180 days before any definitive step toward development, along with electricity use, water consumption, cooling demands, and environmental impacts backed by an independent third-party analysis.

Official House release confirming McIver introduced a bill matching the claim's disclosure-before-development concept; it is an introduction, not enactment or implementation.

unresolved same_term A for effort

McIver Introduces Bill to Stop Surprise AI Data Center Development | U.S. House Representative LaMonica McIver
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The bill text states that a covered entity intending to establish, operate, or own an AI-focused data center must, not later than 180 days before the date on which the developer takes a definitive step to establish the data center, disclose the proposed location to relevant local elected officials and the public, including estimated resources needed and the environmental impact. It also requires outreach, limits NDAs, and treats violations as FTC unfair or deceptive acts or practices.

Official bill text directly supports the substance of the claim, but the measure appears only introduced and referred, so the claim is not yet delivered in law.

unresolved same_term A for effort

ai_data_center_site_selection_transparency_act_of_2026.pdf
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Assessments

never same_term A for effort

McIver introduced the AI Data Center Site Selection Transparency Act of 2026, and the bill text directly matches the promised requirement for advance disclosure of proposed AI data center locations, resource needs, and environmental impacts to affected communities. However, the available evidence and current bill-status reporting show only introduction/referral, not passage, enactment, or implementation. Because this is a serious legislative attempt that has not delivered the promised binding requirement, the proper rating is never with an effort badge.

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