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Rep. Landsman Introduces Bill to Fund Data Center Infrastructure

4/15/2026

Summary

Story summary

Rep. Greg Landsman (D-Ohio) introduced the No Harm Data Center Act to require data centers to fund new energy infrastructure.
The bill would prohibit nondisclosure agreements with officials.
Maureen Willis, a consumer advocate, supports the bill, saying it protects ordinary ratepayers from bearing infrastructure costs.
Landsman argues the federal framework is necessary to protect communities facing rapid data center growth, despite concerns it could limit state regulators.

History

Historical Context

The Rural Electrification Act of 1936 aimed to provide electricity to underserved rural areas, leading to the creation of the Rural Electrification Administration. This initiative parallels Rep. Greg Landsman's No Harm Data Center Act, which seeks to ensure data centers contribute to energy infrastructure. Both efforts reflect ongoing attempts to democratize energy access and protect consumers from infrastructure costs.

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Story summary

Rep. Greg Landsman (D-Ohio) introduced the No Harm Data Center Act to require data centers to fund new energy infrastructure.
The bill would prohibit nondisclosure agreements with officials.
Maureen Willis, a consumer advocate, supports the bill, saying it protects ordinary ratepayers from bearing infrastructure costs.
Landsman argues the federal framework is necessary to protect communities facing rapid data center growth, despite concerns it could limit state regulators.

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