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EVIDENCE, IN CONTEXT

Data centers

Start with the policy question. Then inspect the source.

THE POLICY CONTEXT

Data center policy involves electricity demand, water use, construction, and the costs of serving new facilities. A pause on construction is different from conditions on permits or utility rates.

Who has the authority?

Land use and many utility decisions are state or local. Federal environmental reviews and permits can apply when federal laws or federal actions trigger them.

CRS: Data centers and federal permitsSource date: not supplied · Retrieved Sep 7, 2026
READING THE RECORD

Agreement can cross party lines.

Use the same question to examine individual records. Parties and caucuses are not substitutes for a person’s documented position.

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Should new data centers face a construction pause or additional permit conditions?

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Who should pay for additional electricity and water infrastructure?

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