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Ro Khanna Introduces Bill of Rights for Data Centers

8/17/2026

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  • Rep. Ro Khanna introduced a Data Center Bill of Rights giving communities veto power over sites.
  • The bill bans data centers in residential areas, requires clean energy, and shields residents from higher bills.
  • A March Gallup survey found 71% of Americans oppose local AI data-center construction.
  • Progressive lawmakers rallied in New York for a data-center moratorium.
  • Khanna said he is not anti-data center but backs regulation.