US Rep. Khanna Plans to Introduce "Data Center Bill of Rights", Granting Local Communities the Right to Refuse Construction

According to CNBC reports, U.S. Representative from California Ro Khanna plans to propose a "Data Center Bill of Rights" resolution, centered on granting local communities the right to reject data center construction. The resolution proposal includes: prohibiting data center construction within 2,500 feet of residences, schools, daycare centers, hospitals, and nursing homes; ensuring communities can veto relevant construction applications through a transparent process; allowing states to pause new data center approvals before issuing policies to protect residents' electricity bills and water resources; and requiring data centers to use clean energy and comply with pollution emission standards.