Washington, April 24 -- Rep. LaMonica McIver issued the following press release:
Yesterday, Congresswoman LaMonica McIver (NJ-10) introduced the AI Data Center Site Selection Transparency Act of 2026, a bill that would ensure communities are informed, before deals are finalized, of plans to build AI data centers in their neighborhoods, providing the opportunity for grassroots input. AI data center construction often leads to higher utility costs, strained infrastructure, and environmental damage in the regions they inhabit. This bill would specifically empower residents to shape the future of their communities.
"When communities are denied information, they are denied a voice," said Rep. McIver. "Your energy bills shouldn't skyrocket beca...