Trump likes data centers. Congress seems stuck. The midterms could deliver a verdict.

By: David Lightman

Outlets: DC Bureau (States Newsroom)

Published: September 18, 2026

Words: 1,377

Last Updated: 2 days, 3 hours ago

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WASHINGTON — The rare 2026 issue that draws huge support from Republicans and Democrats in Congress is the same one that’s mobilized many Americans: restrictions on giant data centers.

The House has overwhelmingly passed legislation forcing state regulators to consider requirements that data centers absorb the cost of the electricity they use.

But there’s more to be done, say data center critics, and they’re finding there is no easy or even obvious answer about what to …

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