Washington, Sept. 21 -- Representative Gabe Vasquez issued the following press release:
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) joined a bipartisan letter with 110 of his congressional colleagues to tech industry leaders demanding data center construction follow strict guardrails to protect consumers from electricity and water price hikes, and to ensure strong labor and environmental standards.
The letter calls for commonsense and fair practices when developing and operating data centers, including:
Incorporating strong labor standards from the supply chain through operations and maintenance;
Employing local workers and paying at least the prevailing wage;
Using registered apprentices;
Negotiating community benefit agre...