Rashida Tlaib (D-MI)
No AI Data Centers on Federal Lands Act
A Democratic bill with 9 Democratic cosponsors · See all 9 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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
The "No AI Data Centers on Federal Lands Act" seeks to prohibit the construction or operation of Artificial Intelligence Data Centers on Federal land. Under this bill, agencies must remove existing data centers and their associated infrastructure from such lands. This removal process must begin within 30 days of the Act's enactment. Furthermore, the removal must include the demolition or deconstruction of the facilities. The bill also requires that any site remediation be handled according to specific environmental laws.
Yes· 3 of 5
- Scored +5
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?
Requires site remediation and restoration according to CERCLA standards during the removal of facilities.
- Scored +5
Does this put more rules on large technology companies?
Imposes significant restrictions on where Big Tech can build and operate AI infrastructure.
- Scored +4
Does this better protect public land such as parks and forests?
Prohibits industrial AI infrastructure to potentially preserve federal lands for other uses.
The opposite· 3 of 7
- Scored -5
Would business owners be better off under this?
Owners of AI data centers face the total loss of facilities and mandatory demolition.
- Scored -4
Would billionaires be better off under this?
Billionaire-led tech companies would lose the ability to utilize federal lands for AI infrastructure.
- Scored -3
Is this likely to create jobs?
Prohibiting construction and ordering the removal of data centers may eliminate jobs associated with their operation and maintenance.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Environmental Restoration: The bill requires that the removal of data centers be carried out in a manner consistent with the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980, which includes natural resource restoration and remedial action. (Section 2(c))
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Operational Burdens on Agencies: Federal agencies that currently operate, lease, or are constructing Artificial Intelligence Data Centers must cease operations or construction and begin the removal process within 30 days. (Section 2(a) and 2(b))
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Requirement for Removal and Deconstruction: Entities must remove, which includes demolition or deconstruction, any Artificial Intelligence Data Center and its associated infrastructure, such as transmission lines, power substations, or water pipelines. (Section 2(a) and 2(d)(3))
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.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this better protect air, water and wildlife? — Requires site remediation and restoration according to CERCLA standards during the removal of facilities. Does this better protect public land such as parks and forests? — Prohibits industrial AI infrastructure to potentially preserve federal lands for other uses. Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change? — Preventing the expansion of power-intensive AI data centers on federal lands may reduce local energy demand and emissions.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would business owners be better off under this? — Owners of AI data centers face the total loss of facilities and mandatory demolition. Would billionaires be better off under this? — Billionaire-led tech companies would lose the ability to utilize federal lands for AI infrastructure.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to create jobs? — Prohibiting construction and ordering the removal of data centers may eliminate jobs associated with their operation and maintenance. Is this likely to grow the economy? — Restricting the expansion of AI infrastructure on federal lands may hinder technological economic growth. Does this reduce what the federal government spends? — The cost of removing existing facilities and site remediation may increase government expenditures.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more rules on large technology companies? — Imposes significant restrictions on where Big Tech can build and operate AI infrastructure. Does this get reliable internet to more people? — Restricting data center infrastructure could potentially limit the scalability of AI services.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this better protect the country from computer attacks? — Removing AI data centers from DoD lands may negatively impact national security AI capabilities.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this give the federal government more power? — Exercises federal authority to prohibit specific land uses across all federal territories.
- 9/15/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/10/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 8/3/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 7/23/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- 5 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
- 7/21/2026
- Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4694)
André CarsonDemocrat · Indiana
Judy ChuDemocrat · California
Maxwell FrostDemocrat · Florida
Adelita GrijalvaDemocrat · Arizona
Summer LeeDemocrat · Pennsylvania
James McGovernDemocrat · Massachusetts
Mark PocanDemocrat · Wisconsin
Delia RamirezDemocrat · Illinois
Bonnie Watson ColemanDemocrat · New Jersey