H.R. 10119 · 119th Congress · Science, Technology, Communications
Protecting Local Control of Data Centers Act
What it does
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Roll call votes
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What members said about it
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Barrett Urges Secretary Rubio, UN Ambassador Waltz to Work on International AI Agreement
Today, Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) wrote a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio and U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz, encouraging them to collaborate with other nations to develop an international agreement to set…
“It is my strong belief, as the General Assembly begins its intensive working period, that conversations surrounding artificial intelligence (AI) should include robust efforts for plans and collaboration towards an international agreement.”
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Barrett Helps Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Increase Transparency, Ban Data Centers NDAs
Today, Congressmen Tom Barrett (MI-07), Greg Landsman (OH-01), and Jamie Raskin (MD-08) introduced the No Secrets for Data Centers Act to prohibit non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) by government officials to conceal details of data center…
“Local residents must have the final say about data centers in their communities, and that means they need to know all the facts so they can make an informed decision.”
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Barrett Introduces Two Bills to Ensure Transparency, Accountability for AI Use at the VA
Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) this week introduced the VA Claims AI Accountability Act (H.R. 10418) and the VA AI Transparency Act (H.R. 10417) to ensure veterans get efficient, transparent, quality service and human review for benefit…
“Technology is supposed to be a tool to provide better, faster service. It should never get in the way of the care and benefits veterans earned.”
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Barrett Introduces Bills to Protect Local Communities from Data Center Overreach
Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) today introduced legislation to ensure every community in Michigan and across the United States maintains their autonomy over the decision-making process related to building a data center.
“People in mid-Michigan are tired of big corporations and politicians negotiating backroom deals, especially when it comes to data center projects that impact every community differently.”
Latest action
Aug 20, 2026 · Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.