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H.Res. 1471 · 119th Congress · Environmental Protection

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.

In committee Introduced Aug 3, 2026 Latest action Aug 3, 2026

What it does

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Roll call votes

No recorded roll call votes on this bill. Most bills never get one; many pass by voice vote or unanimous consent, or stay in committee.

What members said about it

  • Statement · Press release · Sep 16, 2026 · Fitzpatrick R-PA

    Fitzpatrick-Led Effort to Shield Ratepayers from Data Center Costs Passes House

    Bipartisan Ratepayer Protection Act Passes 417–3, advancing Fitzpatrick’s broader push to make data center growth accountable to families and communities WASHINGTON, D.C. — After months of pushing for stronger protections around rapidly…

    “For months, I’ve been working with residents, local leaders, and colleagues on both sides of the aisle to put communities back at the center of this conversation.”

Latest action

Aug 3, 2026 · 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.