Ro Khanna (D-CA)
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.
A Democratic resolution with 1 Republican cosponsor · See the cosponsor
Last activity — Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
In committee
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
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What this bill would do
H. Res. 1471 expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that people and communities impacted by artificial intelligence data centers should have rights to transparency and local autonomy. The resolution proposes a Data Center Bill of Rights to give communities the power to oppose or regulate these facilities. It focuses on protecting local resources, public health, and ensuring economic fairness.
Yes· 3 of 42
- Scored +8
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?
Sets strict limits on air pollution, noise, and requires water consumption disclosure.
- Scored +8
Does this put more rules on large technology companies?
Imposes significant restrictions, transparency requirements, and local autonomy over AI data centers.
- Scored +7
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?
Prevents utility rate increases and mandates support for affordable housing.
The opposite
- Scored -5
Would billionaires be better off under this?
Imposes strict regulations and tax clawbacks on the owners of AI infrastructure.
- Scored -4
Would the very wealthiest people be better off under this?
Increases regulation and tax burdens on large-scale data center developers.
- Scored -3
Does this leave more decisions to the states?
Specifically seeks to prevent state governments from overruling local municipal authority.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Local Control and Health Protections: Communities could ban data centers in residential areas and within 2,500 feet of homes, schools, childcare facilities, hospitals, or nursing homes (1).
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Local Governance: Counties and municipalities would keep the authority to regulate or prohibit data center development without being overruled by the State (3).
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Financial Protection: The resolution seeks to ensure no increase in electricity rates or fees for small businesses and households (5).
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Environmental and Health Standards: Data centers would be required to use clean energy and meet strict limits on air pollution and noise (6).
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Transparency and Informed Consent: People would receive an independent, public impact report on health, utility bills, and housing before a project is approved (7).
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Community Investment: The resolution requires enforceable agreements to support workforce training, affordable housing, infrastructure upgrades, and permanent technology jobs (8).
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Water Resource Management: Operators must disclose water consumption and obtain a written compatibility determination from local providers (9).
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Fiscal Accountability: Owners and developers would be required to pay their fair share of taxes, with clawback provisions for subsidies if conditions are not met (10).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Employment Limitations: The text notes that while construction creates jobs, even the largest facilities often employ fewer than 150 permanent workers.
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.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — Prevents utility rate increases and mandates support for affordable housing. Would children be better off under this? — Protects children by banning data centers within 2,500 feet of schools and childcare facilities. Would middle-income households be better off under this? — Protects home values and health by restricting data center locations in residential areas. Would retired people be better off under this? — Protects nursing homes from pollution and prevents utility cost spikes. Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — Protects rural water resources and ensures local autonomy over land use. Would people over 65 be better off under this? — Protects seniors by banning data centers near nursing homes and hospitals. Would farmers be better off under this? — Protects local water supplies from being drained by AI data centers. Would students be better off under this? — Protects schools from industrial proximity and provides public computing resources. Would union members be better off under this? — Requires strong labor standards for any project receiving tax exemptions. Would people in cities be better off under this? — Improves urban planning by restricting industrial data centers in residential areas. Would business owners be better off under this? — Protects small businesses from increased electricity fees. Would people in middle age be better off under this? — Protects homeowners from utility price spikes and environmental pollution. Would people with disabilities be better off under this? — Protects hospitals and nursing homes from industrial noise and pollution. Would Black Americans be better off under this? — Protects residential communities from pollution and provides affordable housing mandates. Would Asian Americans be better off under this? — Protects residential communities from pollution and provides affordable housing mandates. Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this? — Protects residential communities from pollution and provides affordable housing mandates. Would men be better off under this? — Provides for permanent technology job creation and workforce training. Would Native Americans be better off under this? — Protects water resources and environmental health in local communities. Would white Americans be better off under this? — Protects residential property and health from industrial data center operations. Would women be better off under this? — Protects childcare facilities from proximity to industrial pollutants. Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — Provides potential for permanent technology jobs and workforce training. Would high-income households be better off under this? — Protects residential property values from industrial encroachment. Would billionaires be better off under this? — Imposes strict regulations and tax clawbacks on the owners of AI infrastructure. Would the very wealthiest people be better off under this? — Increases regulation and tax burdens on large-scale data center developers.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this better protect air, water and wildlife? — Sets strict limits on air pollution, noise, and requires water consumption disclosure. Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change? — Requires every data center to use clean and reliable energy. Does this put more money into wind, solar and other renewable power? — Mandates the use of clean energy for data center operations. Does this better protect public land such as parks and forests? — Empowers local governments to regulate land use and ban data centers in residential areas. Does this invest in rural communities? — Requires infrastructure upgrades and public computing resources in impacted communities. Does this reduce how much oil, gas and coal is produced? — By requiring clean energy for large-scale data centers, it reduces reliance on fossil fuels.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices? — Requires transparency reports on how data centers affect utility bills and the price of consumer goods. Does this raise the taxes companies pay? — Requires data center developers to pay their fair share of taxes and include clawback provisions for subsidies. Does this make the government pay for what it commits to? — Promotes transparency in tax incentives and requires clawbacks for unmet conditions. Does this make it easier to run a small business? — Seeks to prevent increases in electricity rates and fees for small businesses. Is this likely to create jobs? — Requires community benefit agreements to support workforce training and permanent technology jobs. Is this likely to grow the economy? — Encourages local venture capital and infrastructure upgrades through community benefit agreements. Does this strengthen the rights of workers to organise? — Calls for strong labor standards in connection with tax exemptions and subsidies.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this make housing cost less? — Requires community benefit agreements to specifically support affordable housing. Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — Aims to protect low-income households from rising utility costs and support workforce training. Is this likely to reduce homelessness? — Indirectly addresses homelessness through mandated support for affordable housing.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more rules on large technology companies? — Imposes significant restrictions, transparency requirements, and local autonomy over AI data centers. Does this get reliable internet to more people? — Calls for the provision of public computing resources through community benefit agreements.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — Mandates independent public impact reports and full disclosure of water/electricity use and ownership. Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts? — Establishes a transparent community process for the rejection of proposed data centers. Does this leave more decisions to the states? — Specifically seeks to prevent state governments from overruling local municipal authority.
- 9/14/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 8/3/2026
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Brian FitzpatrickRepublican · Pennsylvania