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   "name": "Tony Wied",
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   "state": "WV",
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   "name": "Carol Miller",
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   "chamber": "House",
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   "state": "WV",
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   "name": "Riley Moore",
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   "chamber": "House",
   "role": "candidate",
   "state": "AZ",
   "district": "3",
   "name": "Yassamin Ansari",
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   "what": "Cosponsored H.R. 9442 (AI Data Center Moratorium Act), which would pause construction of new AI data centers over 20 MW until Congress passes comprehensive AI legislation",
   "date": "2026-09-12",
   "source": "https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/BILLS-119hr9442ih",
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   "chamber": "House",
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   "state": "AZ",
   "district": "6",
   "name": "JoAnna Mendoza",
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   "what": "Stated 'No data centers in the desert. Not right now, not in our district, not in our state'; cites ASU research on 2-4 degree heat emissions from data centers; wants federal action on utility bill protection and water transparency",
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   "source": "https://blogforarizona.net/201903-2/",
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   "chamber": "House",
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   "name": "Brian Miller",
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   "what": "Served as legal counsel for citizens challenging Quantica data center development in Yellowstone County; stated 'We need to have maximum local control and respect state sovereignty on data centers'; criticized NDAs hiding operational details",
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   "role": "candidate",
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   "district": "2",
   "name": "Troy Downing",
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   "what": "Stated 'Data centers can bring investment and opportunity to Montana, but these decisions should be made by the communities that will live with them'; called for 'light-touch' federal approach; insisted 'Montana's senior water rights must be protected'",
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  {
   "chamber": "House",
   "role": "candidate",
   "state": "MT",
   "district": "2",
   "name": "Michael Eisenhauer",
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   "what": "Stated 'I think local control is the way it needs to be. I am not in favor of a mandate either for or against'; has 5-Pillar policy including closed-loop cooling, worker/ratepayer protections, and community final approval",
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   "chamber": "House",
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   "name": "Patrick McCracken",
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   "what": "Stated 'most people would not want to live next door to a data center'; highlighted unaddressed electrical and water resource impacts; referenced Montana's constitutional guarantee of healthful environment",
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  {
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   "state": "CA",
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   "name": "Adam B. Schiff",
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   "what": "Introduced the Energy Cost Fairness and Reliability Act: large loads such as data centers pay 100% of the grid upgrades needed to serve them and bring their own generation before connecting.",
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   "source": "https://www.schiff.senate.gov/news/press-releases/news-sen-schiff-unveils-major-legislation-to-ensure-fair-and-affordable-energy-costs-for-americans-amid-data-center-buildouts/",
   "source_name": "Sen. Schiff unveils Energy Cost Fairness and Reliability Act (2026)",
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   "chamber": "House",
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   "name": "Lauren Reinhold",
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   "date": "2026-09-11",
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   "chamber": "House",
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   "name": "Sharice Davids",
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   "what": "Statement: 'no data center should move forward if it raises electricity costs for families, wastes our limited water resources, or shifts the burden onto Kansas communities'",
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   "chamber": "House",
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   "state": "LA",
   "district": "1",
   "name": "Steve Scalise",
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   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "As Majority Leader, backed bringing the Ratepayer Protection Act to the House floor for a vote",
   "date": "2026-09-10",
   "source": "https://www.axios.com/2026/09/10/house-republicans-data-center-power-bills-ai",
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   "grade": "",
   "lean": "accelerate",
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  {
   "chamber": "House",
   "role": "candidate",
   "state": "LA",
   "district": "4",
   "name": "Mike Johnson",
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   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "As Speaker, brought the Ratepayer Protection Act (H.R. 9340) to the House floor for a vote — bipartisan bill requiring state utility regulators to consider rules making data centers cover costs of new power generation",
   "date": "2026-09-10",
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   "chamber": "House",
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   "state": "AZ",
   "district": "4",
   "name": "Greg Stanton",
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   "what": "Cosponsored H.R. 10321 (Responsible Data Center Siting Act), directing DOE to establish best practices for data center siting considering energy, water, utility bills, environment, noise, and community impacts",
   "date": "2026-09-08",
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   "chamber": "House",
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   "district": "49",
   "name": "Mike Levin",
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   "what": "Cosponsored the Responsible Data Center Siting Act (H.R.10321, introduced by Rep. Subramanyam), directing the Secretary of Energy to establish best practices for data center siting considering grid impacts, water use and utility bills.",
   "date": "2026-09-08",
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   "chamber": "House",
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   "state": "NH",
   "district": "1",
   "name": "Stefany Shaheen",
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   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "Stated 'I feel very strongly we need a moratorium. Our municipalities are not yet prepared to handle the complexity of what these kinds of projects could mean for their communities'",
   "date": "2026-09-07",
   "source": "https://spectrumnews1.com/ma/worcester/news/2026/09/08/new-hampshire-data-centers-shaheen-pappas-ayotte",
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  {
   "chamber": "Senate",
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   "name": "Mark Kelly",
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   "what": "Co-signed a letter asking FERC to convene a technical conference on data-center load and affordable rates; previewed legislation to bring communities into siting with enforceable commitments.",
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   "source": "https://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-releases/van-hollen-colleagues-call-on-ferc-to-ensure-affordable-reliable-electricity-service-for-americans-amid-rising-energy-demands-of-data-centers",
   "source_name": "Sen. Van Hollen & colleagues call on FERC to ensure affordable service amid data-center demand (2025)",
   "grade": "B",
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   "chamber": "Senate",
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   "name": "Richard Blumenthal",
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   "what": "Co-introduced the GRID Act to stop data centers from raising Americans' electricity costs.",
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   "chamber": "Senate",
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   "state": "FL",
   "district": "",
   "name": "Rick Scott",
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   "what": "Introduced, with Marshall, a resolution endorsing the Ratepayer Protection Pledge: tech companies pay their own electricity and grid-infrastructure costs.",
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   "source": "https://www.rickscott.senate.gov/2026/4/sens-rick-scott-roger-marshall-introduce-resolution-supporting-pres-trump-s-ratepayer-protection-pledge",
   "source_name": "Sens. Rick Scott & Marshall introduce resolution supporting the Ratepayer Protection Pledge (2026)",
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   "chamber": "Senate",
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   "name": "Jon Ossoff",
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   "what": "Launched an investigation into data centers' impact on Georgians' power bills.",
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   "source": "https://www.wrdw.com/2026/04/20/ossoff-looks-into-ga-data-centers-impact-power-bills/",
   "source_name": "Sen. Ossoff investigates Georgia data centers' impact on power bills (2026)",
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  {
   "chamber": "Senate",
   "role": "senator",
   "state": "GA",
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   "name": "Raphael G. Warnock",
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   "what": "Led a letter to FERC to shield households from data-center costs, secured $50M for communities facing data-center energy and water demands, and called for a Georgia data-center pause.",
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   "source": "https://www.warnock.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/warnock-markey-push-trump-admin-to-shield-americans-from-data-center-energy-costs/",
   "source_name": "Sens. Warnock & Markey push FERC to shield Americans from data-center energy costs (2026)",
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   "chamber": "Senate",
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   "state": "IL",
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   "name": "Richard J. Durbin",
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   "what": "Cosponsored the Power for the People Act and introduced the Data Center Water and Energy Transparency Act (S. 4213).",
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   "source": "https://www.durbin.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/as-utility-costs-rise-durbin-introduces-new-legislation-to-bring-transparency-to-energy-and-water-consumption-by-data-centers",
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  {
   "chamber": "Senate",
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   "state": "KS",
   "district": "",
   "name": "Roger Marshall",
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   "what": "Introduced a resolution backing the Ratepayer Protection Pledge — tech companies pay their own grid costs — and opposes tax incentives for data centers.",
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   "source": "https://www.marshall.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/senator-marshall-applauds-president-trump-for-expanding-ratepayer-protection-pledge/",
   "source_name": "Sen. Marshall applauds expansion of the Ratepayer Protection Pledge (2026)",
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   "lean": "guardrails",
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  {
   "chamber": "Senate",
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   "state": "MA",
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   "name": "Elizabeth Warren",
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   "kind": "action",
   "what": "Opened an investigation into whether Big Tech data centers raise families' utility bills and, with Hawley, secured mandatory EIA energy-use reporting for data centers.",
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   "source": "https://www.warren.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/senator-warren-lawmakers-open-investigation-into-big-tech-data-centers-role-in-driving-up-families-utility-costs",
   "source_name": "Sen. Warren — investigation into Big Tech data centers' role in utility costs (2025)",
   "grade": "A",
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   "as_of": "2026-09-05",
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  {
   "chamber": "Senate",
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   "state": "MA",
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   "name": "Edward J. Markey",
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   "what": "Led letters to ISO New England and to NARUC on shielding ratepayers from data-center costs; released a draft bill requiring a federal public-interest certificate before a data center is permitted.",
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   "source": "https://www.markey.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senator-markey-releases-discussion-draft-of-legislation-to-create-a-national-framework-to-address-data-center-harm",
   "source_name": "Sen. Markey — discussion draft, Protecting Communities from Data Center Impacts Act (2026)",
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  {
   "chamber": "Senate",
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   "state": "MD",
   "district": "",
   "name": "Chris Van Hollen",
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   "what": "Co-led the Power for the People Act with Welch: data-center operators pay the infrastructure and energy costs they create instead of ratepayers.",
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   "source": "https://www.welch.senate.gov/welch-joins-new-bill-to-ensure-americans-arent-footing-the-bill-for-big-data-centers",
   "source_name": "Sen. Welch joins bill so Americans aren't footing big data-center costs (2026)",
   "grade": "A",
   "lean": "guardrails",
   "as_of": "2026-09-05",
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  {
   "chamber": "Senate",
   "role": "senator",
   "state": "MD",
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   "name": "Angela D. Alsobrooks",
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   "what": "Cosponsored the Power for the People Act, making data-center operators pay the grid costs they create.",
   "date": "",
   "source": "https://www.welch.senate.gov/welch-joins-new-bill-to-ensure-americans-arent-footing-the-bill-for-big-data-centers",
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   "chamber": "Senate",
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   "state": "MN",
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   "name": "Tina Smith",
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   "what": "Cosponsored the Power for the People Act, making data-center operators pay the grid costs they create.",
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   "source": "https://www.welch.senate.gov/welch-joins-new-bill-to-ensure-americans-arent-footing-the-bill-for-big-data-centers",
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   "as_of": "2026-09-05",
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   "chamber": "Senate",
   "role": "senator",
   "state": "MO",
   "district": "",
   "name": "Josh Hawley",
   "party": "Republican",
   "kind": "action",
   "what": "Co-introduced the GRID Act to stop data centers from raising Americans' electricity costs.",
   "date": "",
   "source": "https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-blumenthal-introduce-bill-to-prevent-data-centers-from-increasing-electricity-costs-for-americans",
   "source_name": "Sens. Hawley & Blumenthal — GRID Act to stop data centers raising electric bills (2026)",
   "grade": "A",
   "lean": "guardrails",
   "as_of": "2026-09-05",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/senators#sen-h001089"
  },
  {
   "chamber": "Senate",
   "role": "senator",
   "state": "MS",
   "district": "",
   "name": "Cindy Hyde-Smith",
   "party": "Republican",
   "kind": "action",
   "what": "Pressed FERC commissioners at oversight to make large loads such as data centers pay upfront so residential rates do not rise.",
   "date": "",
   "source": "https://www.hydesmith.senate.gov/hyde-smith-ferc-commissioners-examine-affordability-data-centers-proliferate",
   "source_name": "Sen. Hyde-Smith — FERC commissioners examine affordability as data centers proliferate (2026)",
   "grade": "B",
   "lean": "guardrails",
   "as_of": "2026-09-05",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/senators#sen-h001079"
  },
  {
   "chamber": "Senate",
   "role": "senator",
   "state": "NH",
   "district": "",
   "name": "Jeanne Shaheen",
   "party": "Democratic",
   "kind": "action",
   "what": "Signed the New England senators' letter asking ISO New England how it will protect residential ratepayers from data-center-driven price increases.",
   "date": "",
   "source": "https://www.shaheen.senate.gov/news/press/shaheen-joins-colleagues-in-searching-for-answers-about-how-new-regional-data-centers-will-drive-up-energy-costs-for-new-england-communities",
   "source_name": "Sen. Shaheen joins letter to ISO New England on data-center energy costs (2026)",
   "grade": "B",
   "lean": "guardrails",
   "as_of": "2026-09-05",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/senators#sen-s001181"
  },
  {
   "chamber": "Senate",
   "role": "senator",
   "state": "NJ",
   "district": "",
   "name": "Cory A. Booker",
   "party": "Democratic",
   "kind": "action",
   "what": "Cosponsored the Power for the People Act, making data-center operators pay the grid costs they create.",
   "date": "",
   "source": "https://www.welch.senate.gov/welch-joins-new-bill-to-ensure-americans-arent-footing-the-bill-for-big-data-centers",
   "source_name": "Sen. Welch joins bill so Americans aren't footing big data-center costs (2026)",
   "grade": "A",
   "lean": "guardrails",
   "as_of": "2026-09-05",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/senators#sen-b001288"
  },
  {
   "chamber": "Senate",
   "role": "senator",
   "state": "NJ",
   "district": "",
   "name": "Andy Kim",
   "party": "Democratic",
   "kind": "action",
   "what": "Co-led the NJ delegation's letter pressing PJM on the data-center-driven capacity price increase behind a ~17% rate rise.",
   "date": "",
   "source": "https://www.kim.senate.gov/press_release/kim-booker-lead-members-of-nj-congressional-delegation-in-letter-to-pjm-interconnection-pjm-raising-serious-concerns-over-rate-increase-impacting-new-jersey-families/",
   "source_name": "Sens. Kim & Booker lead NJ delegation letter to PJM on rate increase (2025)",
   "grade": "B",
   "lean": "mixed",
   "as_of": "2026-09-05",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/senators#sen-k000394"
  },
  {
   "chamber": "Senate",
   "role": "senator",
   "state": "NM",
   "district": "",
   "name": "Martin Heinrich",
   "party": "Democratic",
   "kind": "action",
   "what": "Introduced the GRID Savings Act (2026) — large electricity users pay for grid infrastructure; opposes moratoriums as a race to the bottom.",
   "date": "",
   "source": "https://www.energy.senate.gov/2026/8/heinrich-introduces-legislation-to-ensure-large-users-of-electricity-pay-for-grid-upgrades-protect-customers-from-costs-of-data-center-expansion",
   "source_name": "Sen. Heinrich (ENR Ranking Member) — GRID Savings Act, large users pay for the grid (2026)",
   "grade": "A",
   "lean": "guardrails",
   "as_of": "2026-09-05",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/senators#sen-h001046"
  },
  {
   "chamber": "Senate",
   "role": "senator",
   "state": "OH",
   "district": "",
   "name": "Jon Husted",
   "party": "Republican",
   "kind": "action",
   "what": "Leads a Senate bill to protect Americans from footing the bill for new data centers.",
   "date": "",
   "source": "https://www.husted.senate.gov/media/press-releases/husted-leads-bill-to-protect-americans-from-footing-the-bill-for-new-data-centers/",
   "source_name": "Sen. Husted leads bill to protect Americans from new data-center costs (2026)",
   "grade": "A",
   "lean": "guardrails",
   "as_of": "2026-09-05",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/senators#sen-h001104"
  },
  {
   "chamber": "Senate",
   "role": "senator",
   "state": "OR",
   "district": "",
   "name": "Ron Wyden",
   "party": "Democratic",
   "kind": "action",
   "what": "Demanded answers from Google, Apple, Meta and Amazon on data-center water use in Oregon, and proposed stripping data centers of federal investment incentives plus a new excise tax.",
   "date": "",
   "source": "https://www.wyden.senate.gov/news/press-releases/wyden-demands-big-tech-execs-answer-questions-about-data-centers-water-impact",
   "source_name": "Sen. Wyden demands Big Tech execs answer on data-center water impact (2026)",
   "grade": "A",
   "lean": "guardrails",
   "as_of": "2026-09-05",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/senators#sen-w000779"
  },
  {
   "chamber": "Senate",
   "role": "senator",
   "state": "OR",
   "district": "",
   "name": "Jeff Merkley",
   "party": "Democratic",
   "kind": "action",
   "what": "With Wyden, wrote Oregon's data center advisory committee listing constituent concerns on energy demand, consumer costs, water, noise and farmland.",
   "date": "",
   "source": "https://www.merkley.senate.gov/wyden-merkley-ask-state-data-center-advisory-committee-to-consider-multiple-issues-raised-by-oregonians/",
   "source_name": "Sens. Wyden & Merkley ask Oregon data center advisory committee to weigh Oregonians' concerns (2026)",
   "grade": "B",
   "lean": "guardrails",
   "as_of": "2026-09-05",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/senators#sen-m001176"
  },
  {
   "chamber": "Senate",
   "role": "senator",
   "state": "PA",
   "district": "",
   "name": "John Fetterman",
   "party": "Democratic",
   "kind": "action",
   "what": "Blasted a proposed data-center moratorium as 'China First,' opposing the pause approach.",
   "date": "",
   "source": "https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/5877732-fetterman-ai-data-centers/",
   "source_name": "Sen. Fetterman calls a data-center moratorium 'China First' (2026)",
   "grade": "D",
   "lean": "accelerate",
   "as_of": "2026-09-05",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/senators#sen-f000479"
  },
  {
   "chamber": "Senate",
   "role": "senator",
   "state": "RI",
   "district": "",
   "name": "Jack Reed",
   "party": "Democratic",
   "kind": "action",
   "what": "Co-led the New England senators' letter asking ISO New England how it will shield residential ratepayers from data-center-driven price increases.",
   "date": "",
   "source": "https://www.reed.senate.gov/news/releases/reed-and-whitehouse-seek-answers-about-how-new-regional-data-centers-could-drive-up-energy-health_environmental-costs-for-consumers",
   "source_name": "Sens. Reed & Whitehouse seek answers on how regional data centers could drive up costs (2026)",
   "grade": "B",
   "lean": "guardrails",
   "as_of": "2026-09-05",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/senators#sen-r000122"
  },
  {
   "chamber": "Senate",
   "role": "senator",
   "state": "RI",
   "district": "",
   "name": "Sheldon Whitehouse",
   "party": "Democratic",
   "kind": "action",
   "what": "Co-led the New England senators' letter to ISO New England on data-center-driven rate increases; earlier urged the White House not to fast-track data centers past clean-air, water and cost protections.",
   "date": "",
   "source": "https://www.whitehouse.senate.gov/news/release/reed-whitehouse-seek-answers-about-how-new-regional-data-centers-could-drive-up-energy-health-environmental-costs-for-consumers/",
   "source_name": "Sens. Reed & Whitehouse seek answers on how regional data centers could drive up costs (2026)",
   "grade": "A",
   "lean": "guardrails",
   "as_of": "2026-09-05",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/senators#sen-w000802"
  },
  {
   "chamber": "Senate",
   "role": "senator",
   "state": "SD",
   "district": "",
   "name": "Mike Rounds",
   "party": "Republican",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "In a KOTA Territory TV interview on Rapid City data-center backlash and a proposed EPA permit change, Rounds said data centers must go only where they are actively welcomed by local populations and must remain grounded in extensive discussion with local residents; he added that long-term most new data centers will probably be based in space.",
   "date": "2026-09-05",
   "source": "https://www.kotatv.com/2026/09/05/rapid-city-data-center-backlash-epa-rules-meta-cash-space-tech/",
   "source_name": "KOTA Territory TV",
   "grade": "",
   "lean": "mixed",
   "as_of": "2026-09-05",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/senators#sen-r000605"
  },
  {
   "chamber": "Senate",
   "role": "senator",
   "state": "TN",
   "district": "",
   "name": "Marsha Blackburn",
   "party": "Republican",
   "kind": "action",
   "what": "Released the TRUMP AMERICA AI Act discussion draft, which would make data-center operators responsible for the full cost of energy and water infrastructure with no impact on ratepayers.",
   "date": "",
   "source": "https://www.blackburn.senate.gov/2025/12/technology/blackburn-unveils-national-policy-framework-for-artificial-intelligence",
   "source_name": "Sen. Blackburn unveils TRUMP AMERICA AI Act national policy framework (2025)",
   "grade": "B",
   "lean": "mixed",
   "as_of": "2026-09-05",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/senators#sen-b001243"
  },
  {
   "chamber": "Senate",
   "role": "senator",
   "state": "UT",
   "district": "",
   "name": "Mike Lee",
   "party": "Republican",
   "kind": "action",
   "what": "As Energy Committee chair, backed FERC's Large Load Order at oversight and agreed existing ratepayers should not subsidize data centers; says data-center legislation is not currently a priority.",
   "date": "",
   "source": "https://www.publicpower.org/periodical/article/senate-energy-natural-resources-committee-holds-ferc-oversight-hearing",
   "source_name": "APPA — Senate ENR Committee holds FERC oversight hearing (2026)",
   "grade": "B",
   "lean": "mixed",
   "as_of": "2026-09-05",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/senators#sen-l000577"
  },
  {
   "chamber": "Senate",
   "role": "senator",
   "state": "VA",
   "district": "",
   "name": "Mark R. Warner",
   "party": "Democratic",
   "kind": "action",
   "what": "Sponsored legislation so Virginians aren't stuck footing data-center utility costs, plus an energy/water disclosure bill.",
   "date": "",
   "source": "https://www.warner.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/warner-sponsors-bill-to-ensure-virginians-arent-stuck-footing-the-bill-for-big-data-centers/",
   "source_name": "Sen. Warner — bill so Virginians aren't stuck footing big data-center costs (2026)",
   "grade": "A",
   "lean": "mixed",
   "as_of": "2026-09-05",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/senators#sen-w000805"
  },
  {
   "chamber": "Senate",
   "role": "senator",
   "state": "VT",
   "district": "",
   "name": "Bernard Sanders",
   "party": "Independent",
   "kind": "action",
   "what": "Introduced the AI Data Center Moratorium Act (S. 4214) with Rep. Ocasio-Cortez: no new or expanded AI data centers until federal safeguards, including against higher utility costs, are in place.",
   "date": "",
   "source": "https://www.sanders.senate.gov/press-releases/news-sanders-ocasio-cortez-announce-ai-data-center-moratorium-act/",
   "source_name": "Sens. Sanders & Rep. Ocasio-Cortez announce AI Data Center Moratorium Act (2026)",
   "grade": "A",
   "lean": "guardrails",
   "as_of": "2026-09-05",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/senators#sen-s000033"
  },
  {
   "chamber": "Senate",
   "role": "senator",
   "state": "VT",
   "district": "",
   "name": "Peter Welch",
   "party": "Democratic",
   "kind": "action",
   "what": "Joined a bill to ensure Americans aren't footing the bill for big data centers.",
   "date": "",
   "source": "https://www.welch.senate.gov/welch-joins-new-bill-to-ensure-americans-arent-footing-the-bill-for-big-data-centers",
   "source_name": "Sen. Welch joins bill so Americans aren't footing big data-center costs (2026)",
   "grade": "A",
   "lean": "guardrails",
   "as_of": "2026-09-05",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/senators#sen-w000800"
  },
  {
   "chamber": "Senate",
   "role": "senator",
   "state": "AL",
   "district": "",
   "name": "Katie Boyd Britt",
   "party": "Republican",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "Told Semafor she would \"love to see\" the Ratepayer Protection Pledge \"turned into law,\" and that \"we do not need a national moratorium, and we do not need a data center on every corner.\"",
   "date": "2026-09-04",
   "source": "https://www.semafor.com/article/09/04/2026/britt-congress-should-turn-trumps-data-center-pledge-into-law",
   "source_name": "Semafor",
   "grade": "",
   "lean": "guardrails",
   "as_of": "2026-09-05",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/senators#sen-b001319"
  },
  {
   "chamber": "House",
   "role": "candidate",
   "state": "LA",
   "district": "1",
   "name": "Steve Scalise",
   "party": "Republican",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "Suggested China was behind anti-data-center sentiment: 'We are investigating whether China is behind a lot of this misinformation, false information against data centers.' Claimed to be finding social media bots controlled by Beijing opposing data centers",
   "date": "2026-09-04",
   "source": "https://www.ms.now/rachel-maddow-show/maddowblog/data-centers-scalise-trump-republicans-china-conspiracy-theory-gop-elections-midterms",
   "source_name": "",
   "grade": "",
   "lean": "accelerate",
   "as_of": "2026-09-12",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/house-races#race-la-1"
  },
  {
   "chamber": "Senate",
   "role": "senator",
   "state": "OH",
   "district": "",
   "name": "Bernie Moreno",
   "party": "Republican",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "At the Ohio Energy Affordability Summit announced he will introduce legislation imposing a federal tax equal to 100% of any state or local tax incentive given to a data center, saying \"I don't want a single taxpayer dollar going to support these data centers.\"",
   "date": "2026-09-03",
   "source": "https://www.cpapracticeadvisor.com/2026/09/03/ohio-senator-wants-to-wipe-out-data-center-tax-breaks-nationwide/189722/",
   "source_name": "CPA Practice Advisor",
   "grade": "",
   "lean": "guardrails",
   "as_of": "2026-09-05",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/senators#sen-m001242"
  },
  {
   "chamber": "Senate",
   "role": "senator",
   "state": "WV",
   "district": "",
   "name": "James C. Justice",
   "party": "Republican",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "At the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce annual meeting, urged attendees not to fear data centers but said companies must be responsible neighbors: 'If you're going to come to West Virginia and you're going to do something in West Virginia, you need to be taking care of everybody. The environment, the water, the electricity bills, the noise. You've got to take care of everybody, and there's a way to do it.'",
   "date": "2026-09-03",
   "source": "https://www.newsandsentinel.com/news/business/2026/09/capito-justice-focus-remarks-on-energy-at-90th-annual-w-va-chamber-meeting/",
   "source_name": "Parkersburg News and Sentinel",
   "grade": "",
   "lean": "mixed",
   "as_of": "2026-09-05",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/senators#sen-j000312"
  },
  {
   "chamber": "House",
   "role": "candidate",
   "state": "LA",
   "district": "1",
   "name": "Steve Scalise",
   "party": "Republican",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "Promoted data center benefits, citing Richland Parish Meta center teacher bonuses: 'They were able to give every single school teacher in that parish a $50,000 bonus.' Said decisions should remain at the local level",
   "date": "2026-09-03",
   "source": "https://www.moderntreatise.com/the-americas/2026/9/3/in-america-gop-under-pressure-to-pass-data-center-legislation-before-midterms",
   "source_name": "",
   "grade": "",
   "lean": "accelerate",
   "as_of": "2026-09-12",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/house-races#race-la-1"
  },
  {
   "chamber": "House",
   "role": "candidate",
   "state": "NH",
   "district": "2",
   "name": "Maggie Goodlander",
   "party": "Democratic",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "Debate statement: communities seeing '200%+ energy price increases'; 'people and communities have got to have the ultimate say'; called for transparency and that corporations should bear costs",
   "date": "2026-09-03",
   "source": "https://indepthnh.org/2026/09/03/congressional-district-2-democratic-primary-candidates-debate-housing-immigration-and-data-centers/",
   "source_name": "",
   "grade": "",
   "lean": "guardrails",
   "as_of": "2026-09-11",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/house-races#race-nh-2"
  },
  {
   "chamber": "House",
   "role": "candidate",
   "state": "NH",
   "district": "2",
   "name": "Paige Beauchemin",
   "party": "Democratic",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "Debate statement: 'stop the construction of any data centers until legislation can be introduced to regulate the issue accordingly'; emphasized environmental impact studies and local control",
   "date": "2026-09-03",
   "source": "https://indepthnh.org/2026/09/03/congressional-district-2-democratic-primary-candidates-debate-housing-immigration-and-data-centers/",
   "source_name": "",
   "grade": "",
   "lean": "guardrails",
   "as_of": "2026-09-11",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/house-races#race-nh-2"
  },
  {
   "chamber": "Senate",
   "role": "senator",
   "state": "AL",
   "district": "",
   "name": "Tommy Tuberville",
   "party": "Republican",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "Op-ed \"My game plan for data centers\": \"Local communities will decide whether a data center is right for them\"; data centers go in \"Alabama's highest property-tax bracket\" with no abatements; companies must \"pay the total cost of the transmission lines, substations and water systems\" they need; pledges to freeze Alabama Power rates through 2029 and beyond.",
   "date": "2026-09-01",
   "source": "https://www.alreporter.com/2026/09/01/opinion-my-game-plan-for-data-centers/",
   "source_name": "Alabama Political Reporter (Tuberville op-ed)",
   "grade": "",
   "lean": "mixed",
   "as_of": "2026-09-05",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/senators#sen-t000278"
  },
  {
   "chamber": "Senate",
   "role": "senator",
   "state": "AL",
   "district": "",
   "name": "Katie Boyd Britt",
   "party": "Republican",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "Defended the Trump administration's nonbinding Ratepayer Protection Pledge as \"an outstanding first step to protecting Alabamians and ratepayers,\" and said communities should weigh \"the amount of power that's taken\" against tax revenue.",
   "date": "2026-09-01",
   "source": "https://www.alreporter.com/2026/09/01/britt-talks-data-center-accountability-defends-trump-admin-ratepayer-pledge/",
   "source_name": "Alabama Political Reporter",
   "grade": "",
   "lean": "guardrails",
   "as_of": "2026-09-05",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/senators#sen-b001319"
  },
  {
   "chamber": "Senate",
   "role": "senator",
   "state": "NE",
   "district": "",
   "name": "Pete Ricketts",
   "party": "Republican",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "At the Nebraska State Fair U.S. Senate debate said \"when it comes to data centers, local control is the name of the game,\" that communities \"should negotiate first\" and are \"in the driver's seat,\" and should insist \"you shouldn't impact my power rates. You should conserve water - closed-loop systems,\" then ask for more in property taxes.",
   "date": "2026-09-01",
   "source": "https://nebraskapublicmedia.org/en/news/news-articles/money-power-take-center-stage-during-ricketts-and-osborns-state-fair-debate/",
   "source_name": "Nebraska Public Media",
   "grade": "",
   "lean": "mixed",
   "as_of": "2026-09-05",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/senators#sen-r000618"
  },
  {
   "chamber": "House",
   "role": "candidate",
   "state": "AR",
   "district": "4",
   "name": "Bruce Westerman",
   "party": "Republican",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "Town hall promoting data centers as 'crucial to America winning the cold war with China on AI tech'; dismissed water concerns, argued large loads could lower residential electricity prices",
   "date": "2026-09-01",
   "source": "https://hopeprescott.com/2026/09/01/data-centers-crucial-to-america-winning-the-cold-war-with-china-on-ai-tech-according-to-congressman-westerman/",
   "source_name": "",
   "grade": "",
   "lean": "accelerate",
   "as_of": "2026-09-11",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/house-races#race-ar-4"
  },
  {
   "chamber": "House",
   "role": "candidate",
   "state": "CO",
   "district": "4",
   "name": "Lauren Boebert",
   "party": "Republican",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "Stated she won't back Trump's claim that data center opponents are 'backwards and poor'; supports local control over data center decisions.",
   "date": "2026-09-01",
   "source": "https://www.yahoo.com/news/politics/articles/rep-lauren-boebert-won-t-123549824.html",
   "source_name": "",
   "grade": "",
   "lean": "mixed",
   "as_of": "2026-09-11",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/house-races#race-co-4"
  },
  {
   "chamber": "House",
   "role": "candidate",
   "state": "MN",
   "district": "1",
   "name": "Brad Finstad",
   "party": "Republican",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "Said data centers \"can play an important role in our economic future and national security, but the decision...should be made by the people and local leaders who know their communities best, not handed down by Washington\"; emphasized need for corporate transparency.",
   "date": "2026-09-01",
   "source": "https://www.minnpost.com/national/washington/2026/09/minnesota-gop-lawmakers-grapple-with-data-centers-as-republican-voters-turn-against-the-projects/",
   "source_name": "",
   "grade": "",
   "lean": "mixed",
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  {
   "chamber": "House",
   "role": "candidate",
   "state": "MN",
   "district": "6",
   "name": "Tom Emmer",
   "party": "Republican",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "Tweeted support for Trump's pro-data center position, saying China and U.S. adversaries \"would love it if the United States was asleep at the wheel and stopped innovating and developing AI.\"",
   "date": "2026-09-01",
   "source": "https://www.minnpost.com/national/washington/2026/09/minnesota-gop-lawmakers-grapple-with-data-centers-as-republican-voters-turn-against-the-projects/",
   "source_name": "",
   "grade": "",
   "lean": "accelerate",
   "as_of": "2026-09-11",
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  {
   "chamber": "House",
   "role": "candidate",
   "state": "NH",
   "district": "2",
   "name": "Lily Tang Williams",
   "party": "Republican",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "Debate statement: 'no government perks, credits and taxpayer dollars should be involved. If a private company wants to come here, build data centers, then they need to respect our local control and address our concerns of environmental impact and electricity costs'",
   "date": "2026-09-01",
   "source": "https://indepthnh.org/2026/09/01/orlando-stakes-position-as-working-class-alternative-to-tang-williams-in-nh-02-gop-debate/",
   "source_name": "",
   "grade": "",
   "lean": "mixed",
   "as_of": "2026-09-11",
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  {
   "chamber": "Senate",
   "role": "senator",
   "state": "PA",
   "district": "",
   "name": "John Fetterman",
   "party": "Democratic",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "Posted on X, as quoted by the Philadelphia Inquirer, that he agreed with President Trump's defense of data centers: \"There's nothing more damaging to a Democrat than agreeing with Trump AND data centers — but what's right is right,\" and \"We must win the war for AI supremacy over China.\"",
   "date": "2026-08-31",
   "source": "https://www.inquirer.com/politics/nation/fetterman-trump-data-centers-ai-20260831.html",
   "source_name": "Philadelphia Inquirer",
   "grade": "D",
   "lean": "accelerate",
   "as_of": "2026-09-05",
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  },
  {
   "chamber": "Senate",
   "role": "senator",
   "state": "SD",
   "district": "",
   "name": "John Thune",
   "party": "Republican",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "Told KELOLAND that data centers 'need to be self-sufficient. They ought to be able to take care of their own utilities, their own power, and that ought to be a given any place they go in the country. But they shouldn't be going places where there isn't support for them at the local level.'",
   "date": "2026-08-31",
   "source": "https://talkingpointsmemo.com/where-things-stand/thune-tries-to-carve-out-lane-for-gop-on-data-centers-beyond-trumps-poor-people-bombast",
   "source_name": "Talking Points Memo (quoting KELOLAND interview)",
   "grade": "",
   "lean": "mixed",
   "as_of": "2026-09-05",
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  },
  {
   "chamber": "House",
   "role": "candidate",
   "state": "OK",
   "district": "5",
   "name": "Stephanie Bice",
   "party": "Republican",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "Statement responding to President's comments on data centers: 'it is vital that local communities have a voice in the decisions on proposed data centers'; applauded Oklahoma legislature for passing ratepayer protection and groundwater laws",
   "date": "2026-08-31",
   "source": "https://kfor.com/news/local/president-comments-on-data-centers-in-usa/",
   "source_name": "",
   "grade": "",
   "lean": "mixed",
   "as_of": "2026-09-11",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/house-races#race-ok-5"
  },
  {
   "chamber": "House",
   "role": "candidate",
   "state": "WV",
   "district": "2",
   "name": "Riley Moore",
   "party": "Republican",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "Cosponsored the Ratepayer Protection Act (H.R. 9340) requiring states to consider directing data centers to pay the full cost of new generation and transmission upgrades; stated the bill ensures 'data centers — not American families, small businesses, and other ratepayers — are responsible for the costs'",
   "date": "2026-08-31",
   "source": "https://rileymoore.house.gov/issues/serving-west-virginia",
   "source_name": "",
   "grade": "",
   "lean": "guardrails",
   "as_of": "2026-09-12",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/house-races#race-wv-2"
  },
  {
   "chamber": "Senate",
   "role": "senator",
   "state": "GA",
   "district": "",
   "name": "Raphael G. Warnock",
   "party": "Democratic",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "Speaking in Guyton near OpenAI's proposed Effingham County site, called for a data center pause in Georgia — \"In the absence of Congress not getting its act together and putting some common-sense guardrails in place, local communities and states find themselves in a race to the bottom\" — with conditions: no increase in residents' water or electric bills, no water/air/noise/light pollution, no NDAs, no \"sweetheart tax giveaways\"; \"This is not OpenAI County — this is Effingham County.\"",
   "date": "2026-08-28",
   "source": "https://thecurrentga.org/2026/08/28/warnock-calls-for-data-center-moratorium-in-georgia/",
   "source_name": "The Current (Georgia)",
   "grade": "A",
   "lean": "guardrails",
   "as_of": "2026-09-05",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/senators#sen-w000790"
  },
  {
   "chamber": "House",
   "role": "candidate",
   "state": "OH",
   "district": "6",
   "name": "Michael Rulli",
   "party": "Republican",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "On Fox Business, supported the OpenAI/Nvidia $500B data center project but acknowledged 'Most of my constituents do not like data centers.' Claimed 'The CCP has infiltrated Ohio with propaganda against this' and advocated 'Keep them out of the corn fields. Keep them out of the neighborhoods.'",
   "date": "2026-08-28",
   "source": "https://www.breitbart.com/clips/2026/08/28/gop-rep-rulli-the-ccp-has-infiltrated-ohio-with-propaganda-against-500b-data-center/",
   "source_name": "",
   "grade": "",
   "lean": "accelerate",
   "as_of": "2026-09-06",
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  {
   "chamber": "House",
   "role": "candidate",
   "state": "OK",
   "district": "2",
   "name": "Josh Brecheen",
   "party": "Republican",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "Town hall statement that data center operators 'have to make sure that they are not driving up people's electricity costs'; co-sponsors HR 9019 requiring Secretary of Energy to report on data center electricity and water usage",
   "date": "2026-08-27",
   "source": "https://www.kjrh.com/news/local-news/brecheen-gives-views-on-data-centers-smelter-election-denial-in-mcalester",
   "source_name": "",
   "grade": "",
   "lean": "guardrails",
   "as_of": "2026-09-11",
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  },
  {
   "chamber": "House",
   "role": "candidate",
   "state": "NE",
   "district": "1",
   "name": "Chris Backemeyer",
   "party": "Democratic",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "Expressed alarm at Saudi Arabia and UAE offering to host US data centers: 'That scares the bejesus out of me'; supports building data centers domestically",
   "date": "2026-08-26",
   "source": "https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/national-international/left-and-right-oppose-artificial-intelligence-data-centers/4067951/",
   "source_name": "",
   "grade": "",
   "lean": "accelerate",
   "as_of": "2026-09-11",
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  {
   "chamber": "Senate",
   "role": "senator",
   "state": "TX",
   "district": "",
   "name": "Ted Cruz",
   "party": "Republican",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "On NewsNation's 'Katie Pavlich Tonight', Cruz said 'the concerns being raised about data centers are real and reasonable' and suggested developers offer residents direct payments or tell them 'your electricity bill is zero for the rest of your life. We will pay your electric bill—forever.'",
   "date": "2026-08-25",
   "source": "https://www.yahoo.com/news/politics/articles/data-centers-offer-cash-financial-020733395.html",
   "source_name": "NewsNation (via Yahoo News)",
   "grade": "",
   "lean": "mixed",
   "as_of": "2026-09-05",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/senators#sen-c001098"
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  {
   "chamber": "House",
   "role": "candidate",
   "state": "NM",
   "district": "2",
   "name": "Gabe Vasquez",
   "party": "Democratic",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "Co-sponsored FAIR Data Act (H.R. 9655): prevents data center projects from raising energy costs for residential customers and small businesses",
   "date": "2026-08-25",
   "source": "https://vasquez.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-gabe-vasquez-demands-accountability-data-center-developers-reiterates-new",
   "source_name": "",
   "grade": "",
   "lean": "guardrails",
   "as_of": "2026-09-11",
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  },
  {
   "chamber": "House",
   "role": "candidate",
   "state": "NM",
   "district": "2",
   "name": "Gabe Vasquez",
   "party": "Democratic",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "Co-sponsored Data Center Water and Energy Transparency Act (H.R. 9825): mandates disclosure of energy and water usage with fines up to $20,000/day for non-compliance",
   "date": "2026-08-25",
   "source": "https://vasquez.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-gabe-vasquez-demands-accountability-data-center-developers-reiterates-new",
   "source_name": "",
   "grade": "",
   "lean": "guardrails",
   "as_of": "2026-09-11",
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  {
   "chamber": "Senate",
   "role": "senator",
   "state": "PA",
   "district": "",
   "name": "John Fetterman",
   "party": "Democratic",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "Posted on X, as quoted by TribLive: \"AI supremacy and energy dominance underpins our national security\" and \"I reject the political pandering and hyperbole over data centers,\" adding \"America must lead in the development of AI, otherwise we live under China's rules.\"",
   "date": "2026-08-24",
   "source": "https://community.triblive.com/news/4122896",
   "source_name": "TribLive",
   "grade": "D",
   "lean": "accelerate",
   "as_of": "2026-09-05",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/senators#sen-f000479"
  },
  {
   "chamber": "Senate",
   "role": "senator",
   "state": "WY",
   "district": "",
   "name": "John Barrasso",
   "party": "Republican",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "On a proposal to site data centers on public lands, told Cowboy State Daily: 'Development of federal land, including the construction of new data centers, deserves meaningful input from state and local governments and the public. The people of Wyoming expect to have their voices heard.'",
   "date": "2026-08-24",
   "source": "https://cowboystatedaily.com/2026/08/23/a-data-center-is-proposed-for-public-lands-in-nevada-could-wyoming-be-next/",
   "source_name": "Cowboy State Daily",
   "grade": "",
   "lean": "mixed",
   "as_of": "2026-09-05",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/senators#sen-b001261"
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  {
   "chamber": "Senate",
   "role": "candidate",
   "state": "TX",
   "district": "",
   "name": "Ken Paxton",
   "party": "Republican",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "Released a four-point “Texas First Data Center Plan”: bar Chinese technology from powering American data centers, hold operators criminally liable where a center powers AI chatbots that endanger children, and co-sponsor Sen. Tom Cotton's DATA Act.",
   "date": "2026-08-24",
   "source": "https://thehill.com/policy/technology/6049559-ken-paxton-texas-senate-ai-data-center-plan/",
   "source_name": "",
   "grade": "",
   "lean": "mixed",
   "as_of": "2026-08-25",
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  {
   "chamber": "Senate",
   "role": "candidate",
   "state": "TX",
   "district": "",
   "name": "Ken Paxton",
   "party": "Republican",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "Reported to have taken roughly $400,000 from data-center-connected donors; as attorney general, declined requests to act against local data-center development.",
   "date": "2026-08-24",
   "source": "https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2026/08/24/ken-paxton-unveils-anti-data-center-plan-gop-voter-anger-mounts-texas/",
   "source_name": "",
   "grade": "",
   "lean": "mixed",
   "as_of": "2026-08-25",
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  {
   "chamber": "House",
   "role": "candidate",
   "state": "ME",
   "district": "2",
   "name": "Matthew Dunlap",
   "party": "Democratic",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "Campaign warned 'if we don't approach these projects deliberately they will jack up energy prices'; favors developing benchmarks and standards for worker benefits, ratepayer impact, and community benefits",
   "date": "2026-08-24",
   "source": "https://www.bangordailynews.com/2026/08/24/politics/elections/paul-lepage-big-fan-data-centers-joam40zk0w/",
   "source_name": "",
   "grade": "",
   "lean": "guardrails",
   "as_of": "2026-09-11",
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  },
  {
   "chamber": "House",
   "role": "candidate",
   "state": "ME",
   "district": "2",
   "name": "Paul LePage",
   "party": "Republican",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "Called himself a 'big, big fan of data centers' at former mill site; said they will create jobs and should generate their own power",
   "date": "2026-08-24",
   "source": "https://www.bangordailynews.com/2026/08/24/politics/elections/paul-lepage-big-fan-data-centers-joam40zk0w/",
   "source_name": "",
   "grade": "",
   "lean": "accelerate",
   "as_of": "2026-09-11",
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  },
  {
   "chamber": "House",
   "role": "candidate",
   "state": "NM",
   "district": "1",
   "name": "Melanie Stansbury",
   "party": "Democratic",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "Formal letter to five NM state officials demanding written answers on Project Jupiter's water use, water rights, permits, and Rio Grande Compact compliance; called it 'an important test case for how New Mexico evaluates major industrial water users'",
   "date": "2026-08-24",
   "source": "https://stansbury.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-stansbury-demands-answers-project-jupiters-water-use-new-mexico-supreme",
   "source_name": "",
   "grade": "",
   "lean": "guardrails",
   "as_of": "2026-09-11",
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  },
  {
   "chamber": "Senate",
   "role": "senator",
   "state": "LA",
   "district": "",
   "name": "Bill Cassidy",
   "party": "Republican",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "Quoted praising Meta's Richland Parish data center: 'Economic growth increases the tax base and sales tax revenue' and 'Teacher bonuses there are up to $50,000 this year.'",
   "date": "2026-08-23",
   "source": "https://www.yahoo.com/news/politics/articles/see-the-moment-when-republican-politicians-turned-against-data-centers-090000267.html",
   "source_name": "Washington Post (syndicated on Yahoo News)",
   "grade": "",
   "lean": "accelerate",
   "as_of": "2026-09-05",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/senators#sen-c001075"
  },
  {
   "chamber": "Senate",
   "role": "candidate",
   "state": "OH",
   "district": "",
   "name": "Jon Husted",
   "party": "Republican",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "Bill introduced the day after Brown's first attack ad aired; reported to have taken roughly $69,750 from tech and energy PACs and employees including Google, Amazon, Microsoft, Oracle, AEP, Duke Energy and Vistra.",
   "date": "2026-08-21",
   "source": "https://ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/08/21/leaked-memo-about-data-centers-shows-gop-worried-about-ohios-u-s-senate-race/",
   "source_name": "",
   "grade": "",
   "lean": "mixed",
   "as_of": "2026-08-25",
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  {
   "chamber": "Senate",
   "role": "senator",
   "state": "AL",
   "district": "",
   "name": "Katie Boyd Britt",
   "party": "Republican",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "Said data center decisions \"need to be made on a local level,\" that communities that reject a proposal \"shouldn't be forced\" to proceed, and that neither \"a data center on every corner\" nor \"a full moratorium\" is the right avenue; backs the White House Ratepayer Protection Pledge.",
   "date": "2026-08-20",
   "source": "https://aldailynews.com/britt-wants-to-find-a-middle-ground-on-data-centers/",
   "source_name": "Alabama Daily News",
   "grade": "",
   "lean": "guardrails",
   "as_of": "2026-09-05",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/senators#sen-b001319"
  },
  {
   "chamber": "Senate",
   "role": "senator",
   "state": "SD",
   "district": "",
   "name": "John Thune",
   "party": "Republican",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "In an August 2026 South Dakota appearance, Thune called energy permitting reform a rare bipartisan opportunity, citing utilities' rapidly growing demand 'including that associated with data centers'; he framed faster permitting as the way to add generation and transmission.",
   "date": "2026-08-20",
   "source": "https://www.kotatv.com/2026/08/20/thune-calls-energy-development-permitting-reform-rare-opportunity-bipartisan-action/",
   "source_name": "KOTA Territory TV / South Dakota Searchlight",
   "grade": "",
   "lean": "mixed",
   "as_of": "2026-09-05",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/senators#sen-t000250"
  },
  {
   "chamber": "Senate",
   "role": "candidate",
   "state": "MI",
   "district": "",
   "name": "Mike Rogers",
   "party": "Republican",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "Endorsed a one-year Michigan moratorium on new data-center development, citing community control, utility price hikes, water, and “pay-to-play schemes” — a state pause, not a national ban.",
   "date": "2026-08-20",
   "source": "https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/2026/08/20/data-center-politics-michigan-senate-mike-rogers-abdul-el-sayed/91385736007/",
   "source_name": "",
   "grade": "",
   "lean": "mixed",
   "as_of": "2026-08-25",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/senate-races#race-mi"
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  {
   "chamber": "Senate",
   "role": "candidate",
   "state": "MI",
   "district": "",
   "name": "Mike Rogers",
   "party": "Republican",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "Shift came days after reporting that he holds millions in tech investments that stand to benefit from the data-center buildout; his campaign would not say whether he would divest.",
   "date": "2026-08-20",
   "source": "https://michiganadvance.com/2026/08/20/after-data-center-investments-revealed-rogers-backs-statewide-moratorium/",
   "source_name": "",
   "grade": "",
   "lean": "mixed",
   "as_of": "2026-08-25",
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  },
  {
   "chamber": "House",
   "role": "candidate",
   "state": "MI",
   "district": "7",
   "name": "Tom Barrett",
   "party": "Republican",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "Introduced H.R. 10119, the Protecting Local Control of Data Centers Act, prohibiting federal agencies from overriding local land-use, zoning, siting, or permitting authority for data centers.",
   "date": "2026-08-20",
   "source": "https://barrett.house.gov/media/press-releases/barrett-introduces-bills-protect-local-communities-data-center-overreach",
   "source_name": "",
   "grade": "",
   "lean": "mixed",
   "as_of": "2026-09-07",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/house-races#race-mi-7"
  },
  {
   "chamber": "House",
   "role": "candidate",
   "state": "MI",
   "district": "7",
   "name": "Tom Barrett",
   "party": "Republican",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "Introduced H.R. 10118, the No Data Center NDAs Act, prohibiting members of Congress from signing NDAs about data centers including information on locations, water usage, or energy requirements.",
   "date": "2026-08-20",
   "source": "https://barrett.house.gov/media/press-releases/barrett-introduces-bills-protect-local-communities-data-center-overreach",
   "source_name": "",
   "grade": "",
   "lean": "mixed",
   "as_of": "2026-09-07",
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  },
  {
   "chamber": "House",
   "role": "candidate",
   "state": "NV",
   "district": "4",
   "name": "Steven Horsford",
   "party": "Democratic",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "Joined Rep. Khanna and Las Vegas unions to discuss AI/automation threats to workers; advocated advance notice, training, and collective bargaining as accountability tool",
   "date": "2026-08-20",
   "source": "https://lasvegassun.com/news/2026/aug/20/las-vegas-union-workers-reps-ro-khanna-and-steven/",
   "source_name": "",
   "grade": "",
   "lean": "mixed",
   "as_of": "2026-09-11",
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  {
   "chamber": "Senate",
   "role": "senator",
   "state": "ME",
   "district": "",
   "name": "Susan M. Collins",
   "party": "Republican",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "Told the Bangor Daily News data-center projects should be handled case by case, favoring former mill sites because \"there is usually hydropower right there,\" while saying \"I do share the concern of data centers gobbling up too much energy and putting stress on the cost of energy.\"",
   "date": "2026-08-19",
   "source": "https://www.bangordailynews.com/2026/08/19/politics/elections/susan-collins-cautious-on-maine-data-centers/",
   "source_name": "Bangor Daily News",
   "grade": "",
   "lean": "mixed",
   "as_of": "2026-09-05",
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   "chamber": "Senate",
   "role": "senator",
   "state": "SC",
   "district": "",
   "name": "Darline Graham",
   "party": "Republican",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "In the South Carolina GOP Senate debate said: \"Obviously, I just said I'm for data centers, but I also said that there needs to be community involvement, community guidelines, community guardrails.\"",
   "date": "2026-08-18",
   "source": "https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2026-election/darline-graham-defends-resume-south-carolina-debate-saying-national-se-rcna593244",
   "source_name": "NBC News",
   "grade": "",
   "lean": "mixed",
   "as_of": "2026-09-05",
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  {
   "chamber": "House",
   "role": "candidate",
   "state": "LA",
   "district": "4",
   "name": "Mike Johnson",
   "party": "Republican",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "Warned that 'a broad moratorium against data centers is kind of a dangerous prospect' and said 'We're in a race with China on that AI race'; campaigned against data center moratoriums in Michigan swing seat",
   "date": "2026-08-18",
   "source": "https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2026/08/18/johnson-warns-against-data-center-pause-stumping-in-michigan-swing-seat/91358562007/",
   "source_name": "",
   "grade": "",
   "lean": "mixed",
   "as_of": "2026-09-12",
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  {
   "chamber": "House",
   "role": "candidate",
   "state": "NY",
   "district": "17",
   "name": "Mike Lawler",
   "party": "Republican",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "Criticized Hochul's Executive Order 62 data center moratorium on Fox Business, saying \"What she is saying is, don't come here. Go do your business elsewhere\" and arguing the pause harms NY's business climate.",
   "date": "2026-08-18",
   "source": "https://www.foxbusiness.com/media/new-york-republican-congressman-rips-hochul-policies-sending-businesses-dont-come-here-message",
   "source_name": "",
   "grade": "",
   "lean": "accelerate",
   "as_of": "2026-09-11",
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  {
   "chamber": "House",
   "role": "candidate",
   "state": "VA",
   "district": "2",
   "name": "Jen Kiggans",
   "party": "Republican",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "Told The Daily Signal: “They have data centers under the ocean floor. We can't ban all data centers,” adding there is “a commonsense conversation to be had” on their consumption of energy, water and local resources, that the debate has so far been left to the General Assembly, and that she has “enjoyed watching the Democrats fight with each other about the issue.”",
   "date": "2026-08-18",
   "source": "https://www.dailysignal.com/2026/08/18/midterm-rematch-fate-of-country/",
   "source_name": "",
   "grade": "",
   "lean": "mixed",
   "as_of": "2026-09-05",
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  {
   "chamber": "House",
   "role": "candidate",
   "state": "OR",
   "district": "6",
   "name": "Andrea Salinas",
   "party": "Democratic",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "Introduced Data Center Community Reinvestment Act establishing 1-cent-per-kWh excise tax on data center electricity consumption (>1 MW capacity), directing $1.76B/year to Land and Water Conservation Fund, Housing Trust Fund, Superfund, Highway Trust Fund, and Energy Technology Trust Fund",
   "date": "2026-08-14",
   "source": "https://salinas.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-salinas-introduces-bill-tax-data-centers-reinvest-housing-conservation-and",
   "source_name": "",
   "grade": "",
   "lean": "guardrails",
   "as_of": "2026-09-11",
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  {
   "chamber": "House",
   "role": "candidate",
   "state": "CT",
   "district": "1",
   "name": "Luke Bronin",
   "party": "Democratic",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "Primary victory speech called for 'sensible artificial intelligence regulation'; platform commits to AI guardrails against algorithmic addiction and AI operating without human oversight",
   "date": "2026-08-13",
   "source": "https://www.techtimes.com/articles/324305/20260813/bronin-routs-larson-21-points-connecticut-primary-adds-ai-guardrails-voice-congress.htm",
   "source_name": "",
   "grade": "",
   "lean": "guardrails",
   "as_of": "2026-09-11",
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  {
   "chamber": "Senate",
   "role": "senator",
   "state": "AK",
   "district": "",
   "name": "Dan Sullivan",
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   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "Asked in Kodiak about a rumored Navy data center at the Naval Special Warfare detachment on Spruce Cape, said \"I had never heard of that issue until last week,\" \"I think it's a rumor,\" and \"if it's true, I think it's a bad idea and I will work to stop it.\"",
   "date": "2026-08-12",
   "source": "https://www.kodiakdailymirror.com/news/article_44944d6a-cbd1-4a30-bc5b-0585dbea48eb.html",
   "source_name": "Kodiak Daily Mirror",
   "grade": "",
   "lean": "accelerate",
   "as_of": "2026-09-05",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/senators#sen-s001198"
  },
  {
   "chamber": "Senate",
   "role": "senator",
   "state": "MN",
   "district": "",
   "name": "Amy Klobuchar",
   "party": "Democratic",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "In a KFGO interview during her run for governor said data centers \"cause people's rates to go up, they have hurt the environment, and that just can't keep happening,\" criticized non-disclosure agreements keeping projects \"in the dark,\" and called for local control over siting decisions.",
   "date": "2026-08-12",
   "source": "https://kfgo.com/2026/08/12/1339958/",
   "source_name": "KFGO",
   "grade": "",
   "lean": "guardrails",
   "as_of": "2026-09-05",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/senators#sen-k000367"
  },
  {
   "chamber": "House",
   "role": "candidate",
   "state": "NE",
   "district": "1",
   "name": "Mike Flood",
   "party": "Republican",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "At Nebraska energy summit, advocated for data centers as needed infrastructure; framed AI as requiring legal accountability — companies cannot escape discrimination laws by claiming 'that was in our large language model'",
   "date": "2026-08-12",
   "source": "https://nebraskapublicmedia.org/en/news/news-articles/nebraskas-federal-representatives-talk-energy-chinese-competition-and-iran-at-summit/",
   "source_name": "",
   "grade": "",
   "lean": "accelerate",
   "as_of": "2026-09-11",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/house-races#race-ne-1"
  },
  {
   "chamber": "House",
   "role": "candidate",
   "state": "NE",
   "district": "3",
   "name": "Adrian Smith",
   "party": "Republican",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "At Nebraska energy summit: 'The efficiencies that can be achieved already with AI, it's amazing' and 'We should celebrate how much better lives can be with more economic efficiency'; advocated for data centers despite county moratorium wave",
   "date": "2026-08-12",
   "source": "https://nebraskapublicmedia.org/en/news/news-articles/nebraskas-federal-representatives-talk-energy-chinese-competition-and-iran-at-summit/",
   "source_name": "",
   "grade": "",
   "lean": "accelerate",
   "as_of": "2026-09-11",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/house-races#race-ne-3"
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  {
   "chamber": "Senate",
   "role": "senator",
   "state": "KY",
   "district": "",
   "name": "Rand Paul",
   "party": "Republican",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "During a visit to Fort Knox, on data center siting: 'I don't think the federal government should regulate where data centers are placed or built, nor do I think the governor should. Each county should make this decision at the most local level.' He added that counties with a large tax base might not want one while poorer counties might.",
   "date": "2026-08-11",
   "source": "https://www.thenewsenterprise.com/news/local/during-brief-visit-at-fort-knox-rand-paul-discusses-data-centers-mcconnell-and-fauci/article_08796f57-df70-5ace-b59f-89191c200183.html",
   "source_name": "The News-Enterprise (Elizabethtown, KY)",
   "grade": "",
   "lean": "guardrails",
   "as_of": "2026-09-05",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/senators#sen-p000603"
  },
  {
   "chamber": "Senate",
   "role": "senator",
   "state": "TN",
   "district": "",
   "name": "Bill Hagerty",
   "party": "Republican",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "During a Knoxville visit, asked about East Tennessee local governments' 12-month data-center moratoriums, Hagerty said 'we made it very clear to the data centers that they're going to have to make the investment, not only in our capacity but in our grid,' and that tech companies must ensure consumers are not 'bearing the burden' of the facilities.",
   "date": "2026-08-11",
   "source": "https://www.yahoo.com/news/politics/articles/sen-bill-hagerty-discusses-economic-194530943.html",
   "source_name": "WBIR (via Yahoo News)",
   "grade": "",
   "lean": "guardrails",
   "as_of": "2026-09-05",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/senators#sen-h000601"
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  {
   "chamber": "House",
   "role": "candidate",
   "state": "NY",
   "district": "20",
   "name": "Paul Tonko",
   "party": "Democratic",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "Said data centers \"should be built in communities that want them\" regarding the proposed Kenwood Commons project in Bethlehem.",
   "date": "2026-08-11",
   "source": "https://www.wamc.org/news/2026-08-11/tonko-kenwood-project-data-center",
   "source_name": "",
   "grade": "",
   "lean": "guardrails",
   "as_of": "2026-09-11",
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  {
   "chamber": "Senate",
   "role": "candidate",
   "state": "OH",
   "district": "",
   "name": "Sherrod Brown",
   "party": "Democratic",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "Ran two July ads attacking Husted's record supporting tax breaks for data-center developers, and pledged to make data centers pay the full cost of their electricity use.",
   "date": "2026-08-10",
   "source": "https://ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/08/10/ohio-u-s-senate-candidates-offer-contrasting-visions-for-data-centers/",
   "source_name": "",
   "grade": "",
   "lean": "guardrails",
   "as_of": "2026-08-25",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/senate-races#race-oh"
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  {
   "chamber": "Senate",
   "role": "senator",
   "state": "OR",
   "district": "",
   "name": "Ron Wyden",
   "party": "Democratic",
   "kind": "action",
   "what": "As Finance Committee ranking member released a white paper proposing to remove existing tax investment incentives as applied to data centers and create a Data Center Public Investment excise tax, with revenue for workers displaced by AI; said communities \"are rightfully questioning whether the rapid buildout of data centers across the nation will benefit them, as local disruptions rise.\"",
   "date": "2026-08-06",
   "source": "https://www.finance.senate.gov/ranking-members-news/wyden-unveils-proposal-to-ensure-data-centers-pay-for-disruptions-caused-to-communities",
   "source_name": "Senate Finance Committee (Ranking Member) release",
   "grade": "A",
   "lean": "guardrails",
   "as_of": "2026-09-05",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/senators#sen-w000779"
  },
  {
   "chamber": "House",
   "role": "candidate",
   "state": "CA",
   "district": "17",
   "name": "Ro Khanna",
   "party": "Democratic",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "Introduced the Data Center Bill of Rights resolution: communities may ban data centers in residential areas and within 2,500 feet of homes, schools, childcare, hospitals or nursing homes; may reject a project through a transparent community process; county and municipal authority to prohibit or regulate is preserved against state preemption; and every data center must use clean, reliable energy under strict noise and air limits. It is a resolution, so it does not itself change law.",
   "date": "2026-08-06",
   "source": "https://khanna.house.gov/media/press-releases/release-rep-khanna-introduces-data-center-bill-rights",
   "source_name": "",
   "grade": "",
   "lean": "guardrails",
   "as_of": "2026-08-26",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/house-races#race-ca-17"
  },
  {
   "chamber": "House",
   "role": "candidate",
   "state": "WY",
   "district": "AL",
   "name": "Chuck Gray",
   "party": "Republican",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "At Sheridan forum stated 'I'm the only candidate on stage that has been talking about these data AI data centers and expressed my opposition'; ran ads promising to 'stop data centers' and calling for a federal ban; said 'If Silicon Valley wants to build their liberal empire, they can do it somewhere else'",
   "date": "2026-08-05",
   "source": "https://cowboystatedaily.com/2026/08/05/u-s-house-forum-gray-hammers-data-centers-clashes-with-host/",
   "source_name": "",
   "grade": "",
   "lean": "guardrails",
   "as_of": "2026-09-12",
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  {
   "chamber": "House",
   "role": "candidate",
   "state": "VA",
   "district": "7",
   "name": "Eugene Vindman",
   "party": "Democratic",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "Introduced the Smart Data Center Policy Act, directing the Department of Commerce to study the costs, benefits and possible federal incentives for siting data centers in industrial zones, rail and airport hubs and military installations rather than near homes and green space, with findings due to Congress in 180 days. Vindman: “We need to ensure data centers pay their fair share and are built in places that make sense — not next to neighborhoods, schools, or our public lands.”",
   "date": "2026-08-04",
   "source": "https://vindman.house.gov/2026/08/04/vindman-introduces-legislation-to-prevent-data-center-development-near-neighborhoods-schools-parks/",
   "source_name": "",
   "grade": "",
   "lean": "guardrails",
   "as_of": "2026-09-05",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/house-races#race-va-7"
  },
  {
   "chamber": "Senate",
   "role": "senator",
   "state": "MN",
   "district": "",
   "name": "Amy Klobuchar",
   "party": "Democratic",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "Through spokesman Darwin Forsyth, said she \"supports robust environmental standards for any proposed data centers as well as greater transparency and local control over decisions to build,\" called Minnesota's 2025 law requiring data centers to pay the full cost of their energy use \"a good start,\" and said her focus would be protecting Minnesotans' energy bills and water; she did not answer questions on local moratoriums or NDAs.",
   "date": "2026-08-03",
   "source": "https://www.hometownsource.com/psa/where-do-the-candidates-for-governor-stand-on-data-centers/article_f465d0f7-72e4-4da9-b0c0-ddaab49ac458.html",
   "source_name": "Hometown Source (Minnesota Reformer syndication)",
   "grade": "",
   "lean": "guardrails",
   "as_of": "2026-09-05",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/senators#sen-k000367"
  },
  {
   "chamber": "House",
   "role": "candidate",
   "state": "AL",
   "district": "2",
   "name": "Shomari Figures",
   "party": "Democratic",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "Statement at Lowndes County event opposing proposed data center: 'I'm with the people of Lowndes County'; demands community consent for data center siting",
   "date": "2026-08-01",
   "source": "https://www.alabamagazette.com/story/2026/08/01/news/where-alabamas-major-public-officials-stand-on-hyperscale-ai-data-centers/12100.html",
   "source_name": "",
   "grade": "",
   "lean": "guardrails",
   "as_of": "2026-09-11",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/house-races#race-al-2"
  },
  {
   "chamber": "House",
   "role": "candidate",
   "state": "MN",
   "district": "6",
   "name": "Tom Emmer",
   "party": "Republican",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "As House Majority Whip, supported bringing bipartisan Ratepayer Protection Act (HR 9340) to floor vote, requiring data centers to cover full incremental infrastructure costs; stated \"I'm a true believer in local control.\"",
   "date": "2026-08-01",
   "source": "https://www.polialert.com/political-news/house-gop-to-vote-on-bill-targeting-data-center-power-costs/",
   "source_name": "",
   "grade": "",
   "lean": "accelerate",
   "as_of": "2026-09-11",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/house-races#race-mn-6"
  },
  {
   "chamber": "House",
   "role": "candidate",
   "state": "MN",
   "district": "8",
   "name": "Pete Stauber",
   "party": "Republican",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "Stated four conditions for supporting data center projects: \"The local community's got to have input. It can't increase rates, or taxes, and they have to use their own water and energy.\"",
   "date": "2026-08-01",
   "source": "https://www.minnpost.com/national/washington/2026/09/minnesota-gop-lawmakers-grapple-with-data-centers-as-republican-voters-turn-against-the-projects/",
   "source_name": "",
   "grade": "",
   "lean": "mixed",
   "as_of": "2026-09-11",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/house-races#race-mn-8"
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  {
   "chamber": "House",
   "role": "candidate",
   "state": "NV",
   "district": "1",
   "name": "Carrie Buck",
   "party": "Republican",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "NV Independent survey: federal government should 'make it easier to build the energy and infrastructure America needs to lead in AI'",
   "date": "2026-08-01",
   "source": "https://thenevadaindependent.com/article/what-do-nevadas-congressional-candidates-think-about-data-centers",
   "source_name": "",
   "grade": "",
   "lean": "accelerate",
   "as_of": "2026-09-11",
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  },
  {
   "chamber": "House",
   "role": "candidate",
   "state": "NV",
   "district": "1",
   "name": "Dina Titus",
   "party": "Democratic",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "NV Independent survey: favors local community input before federal land use; supports full environmental permitting with water consideration and public hearings",
   "date": "2026-08-01",
   "source": "https://thenevadaindependent.com/article/what-do-nevadas-congressional-candidates-think-about-data-centers",
   "source_name": "",
   "grade": "",
   "lean": "guardrails",
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  {
   "chamber": "House",
   "role": "candidate",
   "state": "NV",
   "district": "2",
   "name": "David Flippo",
   "party": "Republican",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "NV Independent survey: 'The best decisions are made at the most local level possible.' Opposes tax abatements; would support federal involvement only for national security protection",
   "date": "2026-08-01",
   "source": "https://thenevadaindependent.com/article/what-do-nevadas-congressional-candidates-think-about-data-centers",
   "source_name": "",
   "grade": "",
   "lean": "mixed",
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  {
   "chamber": "House",
   "role": "candidate",
   "state": "NV",
   "district": "2",
   "name": "Teresa Benitez-Thompson",
   "party": "Democratic",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "NV Independent survey: does not want federal actions to prevent state or local governments from taking their own regulatory action on data centers",
   "date": "2026-08-01",
   "source": "https://thenevadaindependent.com/article/what-do-nevadas-congressional-candidates-think-about-data-centers",
   "source_name": "",
   "grade": "",
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  {
   "chamber": "House",
   "role": "candidate",
   "state": "NV",
   "district": "3",
   "name": "Martin O'Donnell",
   "party": "Republican",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "NV Independent survey: supports legislation ensuring local communities are not negatively affected by data centers; backs water usage disclosure requirements",
   "date": "2026-08-01",
   "source": "https://thenevadaindependent.com/article/what-do-nevadas-congressional-candidates-think-about-data-centers",
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  {
   "chamber": "House",
   "role": "candidate",
   "state": "NV",
   "district": "3",
   "name": "Susie Lee",
   "party": "Democratic",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "NV Independent survey: supports water consumption disclosure and energy efficiency standards; opposes blanket federal pause on development",
   "date": "2026-08-01",
   "source": "https://thenevadaindependent.com/article/what-do-nevadas-congressional-candidates-think-about-data-centers",
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   "grade": "",
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  {
   "chamber": "House",
   "role": "candidate",
   "state": "NV",
   "district": "4",
   "name": "Cody Whipple",
   "party": "Republican",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "NV Independent survey: supports 'common-sense frameworks that safeguard Nevada's natural resources while fostering technological innovation'; calls data centers national security issue; wants federal standards bringing water, agriculture, and tech officials together",
   "date": "2026-08-01",
   "source": "https://thenevadaindependent.com/article/what-do-nevadas-congressional-candidates-think-about-data-centers",
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  {
   "chamber": "House",
   "role": "candidate",
   "state": "NV",
   "district": "4",
   "name": "Steven Horsford",
   "party": "Democratic",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "NV Independent survey: supports federal disclosure standards for energy and water use; states should be able to go further than federal baselines; opposes blanket moratorium",
   "date": "2026-08-01",
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   "chamber": "House",
   "role": "candidate",
   "state": "TN",
   "district": "2",
   "name": "Tim Burchett",
   "party": "Republican",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "Responded to Trump's warning that communities rejecting data centers risk becoming 'backwards and poor' by saying 'I guess I'm backwards and poor.' Called for more local control and suggested putting data centers in military installations.",
   "date": "2026-08",
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   "chamber": "House",
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   "state": "TX",
   "district": "4",
   "name": "Pat Fallon",
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   "what": "Praised Abbott's data center moratorium: 'I think it was a thoughtful, good step.' Said 'the amount of energy needed for these new data centers far exceeds the capacity that we currently have.'",
   "date": "2026-08",
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   "role": "candidate",
   "state": "MI",
   "district": "3",
   "name": "Hillary Scholten",
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   "what": "Introduced H.R. 10005, the Data Center Resource Disclosure Act, requiring NTIA to conduct annual surveys of data center energy and water consumption and publish results on a public dashboard.",
   "date": "2026-07-30",
   "source": "https://scholten.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-scholten-introduces-two-data-center-accountability-bills",
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   "grade": "",
   "lean": "guardrails",
   "as_of": "2026-09-07",
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   "state": "MI",
   "district": "3",
   "name": "Hillary Scholten",
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   "what": "Introduced H.R. 10004, the Defending Our Energy and Water Act, directing DoD to update data center efficiency standards and mandate cooling technologies that reduce water impact.",
   "date": "2026-07-30",
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   "as_of": "2026-09-07",
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   "chamber": "House",
   "role": "candidate",
   "state": "VA",
   "district": "8",
   "name": "Don Beyer",
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   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "Sent a formal letter urging the Fairfax County Planning Commission to reject the 2232 permit for the Edsall Road data-center substation at Plaza 500, citing flooding, light and noise: “Data center infrastructure should not be built in residential areas where its scale and likely impacts are fundamentally incompatible with the character and quality of life of adjacent neighborhoods.”",
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   "source": "https://beyer.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=9183",
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   "grade": "",
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   "as_of": "2026-09-05",
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   "chamber": "Senate",
   "role": "senator",
   "state": "MD",
   "district": "",
   "name": "Chris Van Hollen",
   "party": "Democratic",
   "kind": "action",
   "what": "Signed, with Sen. Alsobrooks and seven Maryland House members, a letter urging FERC to relieve Maryland ratepayers of transmission costs assigned for out-of-state data center demand and to require PJM to adopt stronger protections.",
   "date": "2026-07-28",
   "source": "https://mcclaindelaney.house.gov/media/press-releases/maryland-democrats-urge-ferc-protect-marylanders-rising-electricity-costs-due",
   "source_name": "Rep. April McClain Delaney press release (joint delegation letter)",
   "grade": "A",
   "lean": "guardrails",
   "as_of": "2026-09-05",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/senators#sen-v000128"
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  {
   "chamber": "Senate",
   "role": "senator",
   "state": "MD",
   "district": "",
   "name": "Angela D. Alsobrooks",
   "party": "Democratic",
   "kind": "action",
   "what": "Signed, with Sen. Van Hollen and seven Maryland House members, a letter urging FERC to act quickly on the Maryland Office of People's Counsel complaint and to require PJM to protect Maryland ratepayers from transmission costs assigned to them for out-of-state data center demand.",
   "date": "2026-07-28",
   "source": "https://mcclaindelaney.house.gov/media/press-releases/maryland-democrats-urge-ferc-protect-marylanders-rising-electricity-costs-due",
   "source_name": "Rep. April McClain Delaney press release (joint delegation letter)",
   "grade": "A",
   "lean": "guardrails",
   "as_of": "2026-09-05",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/senators#sen-a000382"
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  {
   "chamber": "Senate",
   "role": "senator",
   "state": "OH",
   "district": "",
   "name": "Jon Husted",
   "party": "Republican",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "Told Spectrum News \"What we're requiring the data centers to do is to produce their own power so that the local ratepayers don't have to foot the bill,\" and that data-center siting decisions \"should be made by local residents and local communities, not the federal government.\"",
   "date": "2026-07-28",
   "source": "https://spectrumnews1.com/oh/columbus/news/2026/07/28/data-center-husted-ohio",
   "source_name": "Spectrum News 1 Ohio",
   "grade": "A",
   "lean": "guardrails",
   "as_of": "2026-09-05",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/senators#sen-h001104"
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  {
   "chamber": "Senate",
   "role": "senator",
   "state": "PA",
   "district": "",
   "name": "David McCormick",
   "party": "Republican",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "In a City & State Q&A reposted by his office, described an \"AI covenant\" for data centers: \"You need to protect rates for the people in the community... give them rate protection or bring more energy than you use,\" \"You need to protect the water... via a closed loop,\" and \"The ultimate decision-making power is going to reside with the communities – township supervisors, county commissioners and the people.\"",
   "date": "2026-07-28",
   "source": "https://www.mccormick.senate.gov/news/in-the-news/the-city-state-qa-dave-mccormick/",
   "source_name": "City & State PA (via Sen. McCormick site)",
   "grade": "",
   "lean": "mixed",
   "as_of": "2026-09-05",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/senators#sen-m001243"
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  {
   "chamber": "House",
   "role": "candidate",
   "state": "MD",
   "district": "2",
   "name": "Johnny Olszewski",
   "party": "Democratic",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "Co-signed Maryland Congressional delegation letter to FERC urging revision of PJM cost-allocation rules so Maryland consumers do not finance $2B in infrastructure built primarily for out-of-state data centers.",
   "date": "2026-07-28",
   "source": "https://mcclaindelaney.house.gov/media/press-releases/maryland-democrats-urge-ferc-protect-marylanders-rising-electricity-costs-due",
   "source_name": "",
   "grade": "",
   "lean": "guardrails",
   "as_of": "2026-09-11",
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  {
   "chamber": "House",
   "role": "candidate",
   "state": "MD",
   "district": "3",
   "name": "Sarah Elfreth",
   "party": "Democratic",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "Co-signed Maryland Congressional delegation letter to FERC urging revision of PJM cost-allocation rules so Maryland consumers do not finance $2B in infrastructure built primarily for out-of-state data centers.",
   "date": "2026-07-28",
   "source": "https://mcclaindelaney.house.gov/media/press-releases/maryland-democrats-urge-ferc-protect-marylanders-rising-electricity-costs-due",
   "source_name": "",
   "grade": "",
   "lean": "guardrails",
   "as_of": "2026-09-11",
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  },
  {
   "chamber": "House",
   "role": "candidate",
   "state": "MD",
   "district": "4",
   "name": "Glenn Ivey",
   "party": "Democratic",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "Co-signed Maryland Congressional delegation letter to FERC urging revision of PJM cost-allocation rules so Maryland consumers do not finance $2B in infrastructure built primarily for out-of-state data centers.",
   "date": "2026-07-28",
   "source": "https://mcclaindelaney.house.gov/media/press-releases/maryland-democrats-urge-ferc-protect-marylanders-rising-electricity-costs-due",
   "source_name": "",
   "grade": "",
   "lean": "guardrails",
   "as_of": "2026-09-11",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/house-races#race-md-4"
  },
  {
   "chamber": "House",
   "role": "candidate",
   "state": "MD",
   "district": "6",
   "name": "April McClain Delaney",
   "party": "Democratic",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "Led and issued press release for Maryland Congressional delegation letter to FERC urging revision of PJM cost-allocation rules so Maryland consumers do not finance $2B in infrastructure built primarily for out-of-state data centers.",
   "date": "2026-07-28",
   "source": "https://mcclaindelaney.house.gov/media/press-releases/maryland-democrats-urge-ferc-protect-marylanders-rising-electricity-costs-due",
   "source_name": "",
   "grade": "",
   "lean": "guardrails",
   "as_of": "2026-09-11",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/house-races#race-md-6"
  },
  {
   "chamber": "House",
   "role": "candidate",
   "state": "MD",
   "district": "7",
   "name": "Kweisi Mfume",
   "party": "Democratic",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "Co-signed Maryland Congressional delegation letter to FERC urging revision of PJM cost-allocation rules so Maryland consumers do not finance $2B in infrastructure built primarily for out-of-state data centers.",
   "date": "2026-07-28",
   "source": "https://mcclaindelaney.house.gov/media/press-releases/maryland-democrats-urge-ferc-protect-marylanders-rising-electricity-costs-due",
   "source_name": "",
   "grade": "",
   "lean": "guardrails",
   "as_of": "2026-09-11",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/house-races#race-md-7"
  },
  {
   "chamber": "House",
   "role": "candidate",
   "state": "MD",
   "district": "8",
   "name": "Jamie Raskin",
   "party": "Democratic",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "Co-signed Maryland Congressional delegation letter to FERC urging revision of PJM cost-allocation rules so Maryland consumers do not finance $2B in infrastructure built primarily for out-of-state data centers.",
   "date": "2026-07-28",
   "source": "https://mcclaindelaney.house.gov/media/press-releases/maryland-democrats-urge-ferc-protect-marylanders-rising-electricity-costs-due",
   "source_name": "",
   "grade": "",
   "lean": "guardrails",
   "as_of": "2026-09-11",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/house-races#race-md-8"
  },
  {
   "chamber": "Senate",
   "role": "senator",
   "state": "KS",
   "district": "",
   "name": "Roger Marshall",
   "party": "Republican",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "Press release applauding the expansion of the Ratepayer Protection Pledge: 'I've heard from Kansans who are concerned that infrastructure costs for data centers could be pushed onto households, small businesses, schools, hospitals, and farms.'",
   "date": "2026-07-24",
   "source": "https://www.marshall.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/senator-marshall-applauds-president-trump-for-expanding-ratepayer-protection-pledge/",
   "source_name": "Sen. Marshall press release",
   "grade": "A",
   "lean": "guardrails",
   "as_of": "2026-09-05",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/senators#sen-m001198"
  },
  {
   "chamber": "Senate",
   "role": "senator",
   "state": "GA",
   "district": "",
   "name": "Raphael G. Warnock",
   "party": "Democratic",
   "kind": "action",
   "what": "Wrote EPA Administrator Zeldin requesting best-practice guidance for communities protecting water supplies from data center expansion, with a written response and briefing within four weeks: \"Small, rural communities have been left to negotiate on their own with multi-million-dollar corporations whose well-staffed legal teams may negotiate dozens of deals at a time.\" Cited OpenAI's Effingham County project and 24 Georgia local moratoria.",
   "date": "2026-07-23",
   "source": "https://www.warnock.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/warnock-calls-for-community-protections-from-data-centers/",
   "source_name": "Sen. Warnock press release",
   "grade": "A",
   "lean": "guardrails",
   "as_of": "2026-09-05",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/senators#sen-w000790"
  },
  {
   "chamber": "Senate",
   "role": "senator",
   "state": "MS",
   "district": "",
   "name": "Cindy Hyde-Smith",
   "party": "Republican",
   "kind": "action",
   "what": "At the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee's FERC oversight hearing, said Mississippi \"continues to be at the forefront of safeguarding ratepayers by ensuring companies, like data centers, pay their fair share for large loads,\" and asked commissioners what mechanisms FERC is implementing for large-load customers to make upfront payments and minimum financial commitments to keep rates from rising.",
   "date": "2026-07-23",
   "source": "https://www.hydesmith.senate.gov/hyde-smith-ferc-commissioners-examine-affordability-data-centers-proliferate",
   "source_name": "Sen. Hyde-Smith press release",
   "grade": "B",
   "lean": "guardrails",
   "as_of": "2026-09-05",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/senators#sen-h001079"
  },
  {
   "chamber": "Senate",
   "role": "senator",
   "state": "SC",
   "district": "",
   "name": "Tim Scott",
   "party": "Republican",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "Authored a Post and Courier commentary saying data centers are vital to competitiveness and national security, that \"Hardworking families and small businesses should not have higher electric bills because of the energy demands of massive global corporations,\" and praising Google's commitment to the Ratepayer Protection Pledge to secure 100% of its added energy needs without passing costs to ratepayers.",
   "date": "2026-07-23",
   "source": "https://www.postandcourier.com/opinion/commentary/tim-scott-google-ai-data-center-electricity/article_1d0b0933-9c98-4188-b9d7-e783fdce8166.html",
   "source_name": "The Post and Courier (op-ed by Sen. Scott)",
   "grade": "",
   "lean": "mixed",
   "as_of": "2026-09-05",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/senators#sen-s001184"
  },
  {
   "chamber": "House",
   "role": "candidate",
   "state": "MI",
   "district": "12",
   "name": "Rashida Tlaib",
   "party": "Democratic",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "Introduced H.R. 9939, the No AI Data Centers on Federal Lands Act, permanently banning large AI data centers (>20 MW) and associated infrastructure on all federal land including military bases.",
   "date": "2026-07-23",
   "source": "https://tlaib.house.gov/posts/rep-tlaib-introduces-a-bill-to-ban-ai-data-centers-on-federal-lands",
   "source_name": "",
   "grade": "",
   "lean": "guardrails",
   "as_of": "2026-09-22",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/house-races#race-mi-12"
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  {
   "chamber": "House",
   "role": "candidate",
   "state": "NV",
   "district": "1",
   "name": "Dina Titus",
   "party": "Democratic",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "Called on Gov. Lombardo to freeze all data center tax breaks for projects on federal land until 2027 Legislature can act; cited $225.6M in sales/use tax breaks and $13.3M in property tax breaks",
   "date": "2026-07-23",
   "source": "https://titus.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=5926",
   "source_name": "",
   "grade": "",
   "lean": "guardrails",
   "as_of": "2026-09-11",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/house-races#race-nv-1"
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  {
   "chamber": "Senate",
   "role": "senator",
   "state": "KS",
   "district": "",
   "name": "Roger Marshall",
   "party": "Republican",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "At Semafor's World of Work event, said he does not want tax incentives for data centers or for them to 'drive up other people's electricity costs,' pointed to higher rates near Panasonic's Kansas plant as a warning, and said of Kansas counties' moratoriums: 'I certainly support their moratoriums,' adding those decisions belong at the local level.",
   "date": "2026-07-22",
   "source": "https://www.semafor.com/article/07/22/2026/republican-senator-roger-marshall-rails-against-ai-data-centers",
   "source_name": "Semafor",
   "grade": "A",
   "lean": "guardrails",
   "as_of": "2026-09-05",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/senators#sen-m001198"
  },
  {
   "chamber": "Senate",
   "role": "senator",
   "state": "UT",
   "district": "",
   "name": "Mike Lee",
   "party": "Republican",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "At the committee's FERC oversight hearing, Lee said he supported FERC's Large Load Order, called it 'not a one-size-fits-all solution,' and agreed that 'existing ratepayers should not subsidize the cost of data centers.'",
   "date": "2026-07-22",
   "source": "https://www.publicpower.org/periodical/article/senate-energy-natural-resources-committee-holds-ferc-oversight-hearing",
   "source_name": "American Public Power Association",
   "grade": "B",
   "lean": "mixed",
   "as_of": "2026-09-05",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/senators#sen-l000577"
  },
  {
   "chamber": "Senate",
   "role": "candidate",
   "state": "TX",
   "district": "",
   "name": "James Talarico",
   "party": "Democratic",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "Released a data-center plan calling to end Texas sales-tax incentives for data centers, set federal minimum standards for grid, environment and jobs, require closed-loop cooling to cut water use, and empower localities to approve or reject projects.",
   "date": "2026-07-22",
   "source": "https://www.texastribune.org/2026/07/22/texas-james-talarico-data-centers-regulation-senate-2026/",
   "source_name": "",
   "grade": "",
   "lean": "guardrails",
   "as_of": "2026-08-25",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/senate-races#race-tx"
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  {
   "chamber": "House",
   "role": "candidate",
   "state": "AL",
   "district": "7",
   "name": "Terri Sewell",
   "party": "Democratic",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "Cosponsored AI Data Center Moratorium Act (HR 9442) to temporarily halt data center construction until federal guardrails are established; said 'Responsible innovation and community protection are not competing goals'",
   "date": "2026-07-22",
   "source": "https://aldailynews.com/sewell-wants-to-stop-new-data-centers-until-guardrails-are-implemented/",
   "source_name": "",
   "grade": "",
   "lean": "guardrails",
   "as_of": "2026-09-11",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/house-races#race-al-7"
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  {
   "chamber": "House",
   "role": "candidate",
   "state": "CO",
   "district": "8",
   "name": "Gabe Evans",
   "party": "Republican",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "Introduced H.R. 9340, the Ratepayer Protection Act, with Rep. Kathy Castor. It directs states and their PUCs to consider standards for connecting large-load customers so those customers, not families and small businesses, cover new generation, transmission and upgrade costs. Cleared House Energy and Commerce 52-0.",
   "date": "2026-07-22",
   "source": "https://broadbandbreakfast.com/house-committee-approves-package-to-address-data-centers-growing-energy-demands/",
   "source_name": "",
   "grade": "",
   "lean": "guardrails",
   "as_of": "2026-09-22",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/house-races#race-co-8"
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  {
   "chamber": "House",
   "role": "candidate",
   "state": "FL",
   "district": "14",
   "name": "Kathy Castor",
   "party": "Democratic",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "Introduced H.R. 9340, the Ratepayer Protection Act, with Rep. Gabe Evans — standards for states and PUCs connecting large-load customers so the cost of new generation, transmission and upgrades falls on those customers rather than on households. Cleared House Energy and Commerce 52-0.",
   "date": "2026-07-22",
   "source": "https://broadbandbreakfast.com/house-committee-approves-package-to-address-data-centers-growing-energy-demands/",
   "source_name": "",
   "grade": "",
   "lean": "guardrails",
   "as_of": "2026-09-22",
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  {
   "chamber": "House",
   "role": "candidate",
   "state": "IL",
   "district": "14",
   "name": "Lauren Underwood",
   "party": "Democratic",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "Introduced H.R. 9825, the Data Center Water and Energy Transparency Act, requiring data center operators to report energy and water use to states, EPA, and the Secretaries of Energy and Agriculture.",
   "date": "2026-07-22",
   "source": "https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/9825/all-info",
   "source_name": "",
   "grade": "",
   "lean": "guardrails",
   "as_of": "2026-09-12",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/house-races#race-il-14"
  },
  {
   "chamber": "House",
   "role": "candidate",
   "state": "PA",
   "district": "1",
   "name": "Brian Fitzpatrick",
   "party": "Republican",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "Cosponsored H.R. 9340, the Ratepayer Protection Act, directing states and PUCs to consider standards for connecting large-load customers so data centers, not families, cover new generation and transmission costs.",
   "date": "2026-07-22",
   "source": "https://www.inquirer.com/politics/election/bob-harvie-ai-data-centers-stance-tv-ad-20260910.html",
   "source_name": "",
   "grade": "",
   "lean": "mixed",
   "as_of": "2026-09-11",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/house-races#race-pa-1"
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  {
   "chamber": "Senate",
   "role": "senator",
   "state": "VA",
   "district": "",
   "name": "Mark R. Warner",
   "party": "Democratic",
   "kind": "action",
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   "what": "Cosponsored H.R. 9442, the AI Data Center Moratorium Act.",
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   "name": "Lori Trahan",
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   "what": "Supported passage of the Ratepayer Protection Act (H.R. 9340) and the Protecting Families from AI Data Center Energy Costs Act (H.R. 6529) during House Energy and Commerce Committee markup; stated people are 'already feeling it in their electric bill'",
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   "state": "OH",
   "district": "5",
   "name": "Bob Latta",
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   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "Applauded full Energy and Commerce Committee passage of H.R. 9340 (52-0), noting Ohio already has large load tariffs in place for data centers.",
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   "name": "Jon Husted",
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   "what": "Introduced the Ratepayer Protection Act: standards for states and PUCs connecting 100 MW+ loads, requiring large-load customers to recover full incremental upgrade costs and post financial assurances so utilities cannot shift them to households. “We must do that without passing the costs on to working families and small businesses.”",
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   "district": "2",
   "name": "Sanford Bishop",
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   "what": "Said south Georgia communities need guardrails, transparency on water/power consumption, and community benefits before data centers move forward.",
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   "state": "GA",
   "district": "8",
   "name": "Austin Scott",
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   "what": "Said data centers need to be in the US for national security but companies must pay their own energy costs and use closed-loop cooling systems.",
   "date": "2026-07-17",
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   "district": "7",
   "name": "Ayanna Pressley",
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   "what": "Joined Reps. AOC, Summer Lee, and Justin Pearson in South Memphis for site tour and press conference at xAI data center facility, calling for data center oversight; met with residents reporting health impacts from methane gas turbines powering the facility",
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   "source": "https://www.localmemphis.com/video/news/local/us-reps-aoc-ayanna-pressley-and-summer-lee-join-rep-pearson-to-call-for-data-center-oversight/522-da7811da-261d-4d61-82bf-7a3abb74e29a",
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   "state": "OK",
   "district": "",
   "name": "Alan Armstrong",
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   "what": "Promoting his American Energy and Mineral Infrastructure Act, said \"A manufacturer, a data center, an industrial facility will not commit billions of dollars to a region if it cannot obtain reliable energy at a competitive price.\"",
   "date": "2026-07-16",
   "source": "https://okenergytoday.com/2026/07/sen-armstrong-says-energy/",
   "source_name": "Oklahoma Energy Today",
   "grade": "",
   "lean": "accelerate",
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   "chamber": "Senate",
   "role": "senator",
   "state": "AL",
   "district": "",
   "name": "Tommy Tuberville",
   "party": "Republican",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "Campaigning at an Alabama Sheriffs Association event, said opponents \"are listening to all this nonsense they see on social media that's coming from China because China does not want us to grow,\" called environmental and noise objections \"bull crap,\" and touted data center tax revenue for schools and law enforcement.",
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   "source": "https://www.wbrc.com/2026/07/15/tuberville-reaffirms-data-center-support-says-opposition-driven-by-china/",
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   "grade": "",
   "lean": "mixed",
   "as_of": "2026-09-05",
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   "chamber": "Senate",
   "role": "senator",
   "state": "NY",
   "district": "",
   "name": "Charles E. Schumer",
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   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "Told reporters that data centers should \"pay their fair share and use more clean energy\" and that Democrats would pursue data-center reform if they retake the Senate, adding \"We know how important they are, and we've heard the message loud and clear.\"",
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   "source": "https://news.bgov.com/bloomberg-government-news/schumer-urges-more-clean-energy-to-fuel-important-data-centers",
   "source_name": "Bloomberg Government",
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   "lean": "guardrails",
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   "state": "NY",
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   "name": "Kirsten E. Gillibrand",
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   "what": "Issued a statement supporting Gov. Hochul's executive order pausing hyperscale data-center construction for one year, saying New Yorkers need \"ironclad guarantees that their energy bills won't spike, their water will be protected, and their air will remain clean.\"",
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   "source": "https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/news/press/release/gillibrand-statement-on-new-york-state-data-center-moratorium/",
   "source_name": "Sen. Gillibrand press release",
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   "state": "OH",
   "district": "13",
   "name": "Emilia Sykes",
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   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "Incorporated provisions into the bipartisan Water Resources Development Act of 2026 to study data center impacts on regional water resources.",
   "date": "2026-07-14",
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   "state": "MA",
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   "name": "Edward J. Markey",
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   "what": "Released a discussion draft of the Protecting Communities from Data Center Impacts Act, which would require a federal public-interest certificate before a data center is permitted, set minimum energy, environmental and economic standards, and fund community monitoring grants. Markey: 'Communities are organizing and demanding action to protect their air, water, energy bills, and quality of life from the tsunami of data centers around the country.'",
   "date": "2026-07-13",
   "source": "https://www.markey.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senator-markey-releases-discussion-draft-of-legislation-to-create-a-national-framework-to-address-data-center-harm",
   "source_name": "Sen. Markey press release",
   "grade": "A",
   "lean": "guardrails",
   "as_of": "2026-09-05",
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   "chamber": "House",
   "role": "candidate",
   "state": "CA",
   "district": "43",
   "name": "Maxine Waters",
   "party": "Democratic",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "Cosponsored H.R. 9442, the AI Data Center Moratorium Act.",
   "date": "2026-07-13",
   "source": "https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/9442/cosponsors",
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   "grade": "",
   "lean": "guardrails",
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  {
   "chamber": "House",
   "role": "candidate",
   "state": "NJ",
   "district": "2",
   "name": "Jeff Van Drew",
   "party": "Republican",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "Cosponsored H.R. 9655, the FAIR Data Act, bipartisan legislation to prevent data center projects from passing grid upgrade costs onto residential ratepayers and small businesses.",
   "date": "2026-07-13",
   "source": "https://riley.house.gov/2026/07/13/riley-introduces-bill-to-stop-data-center-projects-from-driving-up-energy-bills/",
   "source_name": "",
   "grade": "",
   "lean": "guardrails",
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   "chamber": "House",
   "role": "candidate",
   "state": "NY",
   "district": "19",
   "name": "Josh Riley",
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   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "Introduced the FAIR Data Act, bipartisan legislation to stop data-center projects from raising energy bills for Upstate New York families and small businesses by shielding ratepayers from the generation, transmission and distribution upgrades those projects require.",
   "date": "2026-07-13",
   "source": "https://riley.house.gov/2026/07/13/riley-introduces-bill-to-stop-data-center-projects-from-driving-up-energy-bills/",
   "source_name": "",
   "grade": "",
   "lean": "guardrails",
   "as_of": "2026-09-11",
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  {
   "chamber": "House",
   "role": "candidate",
   "state": "OH",
   "district": "1",
   "name": "Greg Landsman",
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   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "Introduced the Protecting Communities from Data Center Impacts Act, directing EPA to contract with the National Academies of Sciences for a study on data center environmental impacts (noise, air, water, carbon, e-waste).",
   "date": "2026-07-10",
   "source": "https://landsman.house.gov/posts/landsman-introduced-third-ai-data-center-bill-in-congress",
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   "grade": "",
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   "role": "candidate",
   "state": "KY",
   "district": "3",
   "name": "Morgan McGarvey",
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   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "Sent letter to LG&E President opposing Camp Ground Road hyperscale data center in Louisville, demanding ratepayer protections; cited 63% increase in electricity demand (400 MW).",
   "date": "2026-07-09",
   "source": "https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-mcgarvey-opposes-camp-ground-road-data-center-in-letter-to-lgande-dont-raise-louisvilles-rates-to-pay-for-it",
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   "grade": "",
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   "role": "candidate",
   "state": "KY",
   "district": "3",
   "name": "Morgan McGarvey",
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   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "Declared himself \"absolutely opposed\" to in-state hyperscale data centers at Louisville town hall on AI data centers; said residents should control what gets built in their community.",
   "date": "2026-07-09",
   "source": "https://www.lpm.org/news/2026-07-09/kentucky-congressman-absolutely-opposed-to-in-state-hyperscale-data-centers",
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   "grade": "",
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   "chamber": "House",
   "role": "candidate",
   "state": "NV",
   "district": "1",
   "name": "Dina Titus",
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   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "Letter to BLM demanding robust public consultation and transparency for data center permits on public lands; criticized switch from solar to data center without public review",
   "date": "2026-07-08",
   "source": "https://titus.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=5916",
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   "grade": "",
   "lean": "guardrails",
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  {
   "chamber": "Senate",
   "role": "senator",
   "state": "UT",
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   "name": "John R. Curtis",
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   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "Told Utah News Dispatch, citing distrust after the Stratos project's quick approval through the Military Installation Development Authority, that 'we do have some real uncertainty about these data centers. What's behind the meter? What's not?' and that 'something that I want to work on at the federal level is bringing some reliable, predictable measuring techniques' so the public has standard metrics; he said the industry had 'failed' at explaining why the facilities are needed.",
   "date": "2026-07-07",
   "source": "https://www.heraldextra.com/news/2026/jul/07/after-utah-data-center-controversy-curtis-calls-for-federal-transparency-standards/",
   "source_name": "Utah News Dispatch (via Daily Herald)",
   "grade": "",
   "lean": "mixed",
   "as_of": "2026-09-05",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/senators#sen-c001114"
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   "state": "OR",
   "district": "",
   "name": "Ron Wyden",
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   "kind": "action",
   "what": "Co-signed with Sen. Merkley a letter to Gov. Kotek's Oregon Data Center Advisory Committee raising energy demand, consumer electricity costs, water, noise, farmland rezoning, tribal consultation and transparency.",
   "date": "2026-07-02",
   "source": "https://www.merkley.senate.gov/wyden-merkley-ask-state-data-center-advisory-committee-to-consider-multiple-issues-raised-by-oregonians/",
   "source_name": "Sen. Merkley press release",
   "grade": "A",
   "lean": "guardrails",
   "as_of": "2026-09-05",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/senators#sen-w000779"
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  {
   "chamber": "Senate",
   "role": "senator",
   "state": "OR",
   "district": "",
   "name": "Jeff Merkley",
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   "kind": "action",
   "what": "Co-signed with Sen. Wyden a letter to Gov. Tina Kotek's Oregon Data Center Advisory Committee asking it to consider rising energy demand, increased electricity costs for consumers, water quantity and quality, steam and noise from cooling, rezoning of agricultural land, tribal treaty consultation, and public transparency on environmental and infrastructure impacts.",
   "date": "2026-07-02",
   "source": "https://www.merkley.senate.gov/wyden-merkley-ask-state-data-center-advisory-committee-to-consider-multiple-issues-raised-by-oregonians/",
   "source_name": "Sen. Merkley press release",
   "grade": "B",
   "lean": "guardrails",
   "as_of": "2026-09-05",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/senators#sen-m001176"
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  {
   "chamber": "Senate",
   "role": "senator",
   "state": "KS",
   "district": "",
   "name": "Roger Marshall",
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   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "Quoted in a KSHB voter guide ahead of the August 4, 2026 Kansas primary: 'Kansas isn't going to hand over our land, water, or power grid to Big Tech companies that turn a profit while local families foot the bill with taxpayer giveaways.'",
   "date": "2026-07",
   "source": "https://www.kshb.com/news/local-news/kansas/johnson-county/voters-guide-kansas-political-candidates-stances-on-data-center-development",
   "source_name": "KSHB 41 Kansas City",
   "grade": "A",
   "lean": "guardrails",
   "as_of": "2026-09-05",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/senators#sen-m001198"
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  {
   "chamber": "Senate",
   "role": "candidate",
   "state": "NC",
   "district": "",
   "name": "Michael Whatley",
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   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "Told a Fox News interview that “this opposition to data centers is not organic”, and agreed governments should offer developers tax breaks, though not subsidies, to encourage expansion.",
   "date": "2026-07",
   "source": "https://www.newsweek.com/ai-data-center-war-where-democrats-republicans-in-key-senate-races-stand-12354265",
   "source_name": "",
   "grade": "",
   "lean": "accelerate",
   "as_of": "2026-08-25",
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  {
   "chamber": "Senate",
   "role": "senator",
   "state": "IA",
   "district": "",
   "name": "Chuck Grassley",
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   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "At a Q&A with Chesterman Company employees in Sioux City, asked about data centers, Grassley said 'These are state and local decisions to make,' and discussed their positives and negatives and possible legislation on their construction.",
   "date": "2026-06-30",
   "source": "https://www.nwestiowa.com/moville_record/sen-chuck-grassley-visits-chesterman-co-in-sioux-city/article_f72e1fb2-6509-4d08-a335-c0a1a61e2e6f.html",
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   "grade": "",
   "lean": "guardrails",
   "as_of": "2026-09-05",
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  {
   "chamber": "House",
   "role": "candidate",
   "state": "CO",
   "district": "1",
   "name": "Melat Kiros",
   "party": "Democratic",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "Supports a nationwide moratorium on data center construction; ran as a critic of unchecked AI development.",
   "date": "2026-06-30",
   "source": "https://www.dropsitenews.com/p/aipac-ai-degette-melat-kiros-colorado",
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   "grade": "",
   "lean": "guardrails",
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  {
   "chamber": "House",
   "role": "candidate",
   "state": "KY",
   "district": "2",
   "name": "Brett Guthrie",
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   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "Stated \"We can't have a moratorium that would cripple us\" while acknowledging local communities should have a say; said data centers must \"pay their own way.\"",
   "date": "2026-06-30",
   "source": "https://www.wnky.com/congressman-brett-guthrie-weighs-in-on-data-center-debate/",
   "source_name": "",
   "grade": "",
   "lean": "accelerate",
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   "chamber": "House",
   "role": "candidate",
   "state": "NJ",
   "district": "10",
   "name": "LaMonica McIver",
   "party": "Democratic",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "Cosponsored H.R. 9442, the AI Data Center Moratorium Act.",
   "date": "2026-06-29",
   "source": "https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/9442/cosponsors",
   "source_name": "",
   "grade": "",
   "lean": "guardrails",
   "as_of": "2026-09-12",
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  {
   "chamber": "Senate",
   "role": "senator",
   "state": "NY",
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   "name": "Kirsten E. Gillibrand",
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   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "Asked about the proposed $19.5B STREAM data center at the STAMP site in Alabama, NY, said \"People are worried about higher energy costs. They're worried about emissions. They're worried about polluting water,\" that communities should decide, and that developers should use closed-loop cooling and renewables rather than ratepayer-funded grid upgrades, while saying she lacked enough information to take a position on the project.",
   "date": "2026-06-25",
   "source": "https://www.thedailynewsonline.com/news/gillibrand-cites-data-center-concerns-but-doesn-t-take-stand-on-stream-project/article_1a092e25-311c-41ef-8753-bea73e21ba8d.html",
   "source_name": "The Daily News (Batavia, NY)",
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   "state": "NJ",
   "district": "6",
   "name": "Frank Pallone",
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   "what": "Called for a national AI data-center moratorium at an Energy Subcommittee markup — “in favor of a national AI data center moratorium until we can find a way to ensure they don't harm our nation's air, water, and power bills.”",
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   "chamber": "House",
   "role": "candidate",
   "state": "AZ",
   "district": "7",
   "name": "Adelita Grijalva",
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   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "Original cosponsor of H.R. 9442, the AI Data Center Moratorium Act.",
   "date": "2026-06-24",
   "source": "https://ocasio-cortez.house.gov/media/press-releases/ocasio-cortez-introduces-house-version-ai-data-center-moratorium-act",
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   "chamber": "House",
   "role": "candidate",
   "state": "IN",
   "district": "7",
   "name": "André Carson",
   "party": "Democratic",
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   "what": "Original cosponsor of H.R. 9442, the AI Data Center Moratorium Act.",
   "date": "2026-06-24",
   "source": "https://ocasio-cortez.house.gov/media/press-releases/ocasio-cortez-introduces-house-version-ai-data-center-moratorium-act",
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   "chamber": "House",
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   "state": "MA",
   "district": "2",
   "name": "Jim McGovern",
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   "what": "Original cosponsor of H.R. 9442, the AI Data Center Moratorium Act. Told NOTUS: 'We ought to at least give members the opportunity to vote on the national moratorium.'",
   "date": "2026-06-24",
   "source": "https://ocasio-cortez.house.gov/media/press-releases/ocasio-cortez-introduces-house-version-ai-data-center-moratorium-act",
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   "chamber": "House",
   "role": "candidate",
   "state": "NJ",
   "district": "10",
   "name": "LaMonica McIver",
   "party": "Democratic",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "Introduced bill to stop surprise AI data center development, requiring site selection transparency.",
   "date": "2026-06-24",
   "source": "https://mciver.house.gov/media/press-releases/mciver-introduces-bill-to-stop-surprise-ai-data-center-development",
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   "grade": "",
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   "role": "candidate",
   "state": "NY",
   "district": "14",
   "name": "Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez",
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   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "Introduced H.R. 9442, the Artificial Intelligence Data Center Moratorium Act, which would halt construction or expansion of AI data centers until Congress passes safeguards and 'expressly terminates' the moratorium.",
   "date": "2026-06-24",
   "source": "https://ocasio-cortez.house.gov/media/press-releases/ocasio-cortez-introduces-house-version-ai-data-center-moratorium-act",
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   "grade": "",
   "lean": "guardrails",
   "as_of": "2026-09-12",
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   "chamber": "House",
   "role": "candidate",
   "state": "OH",
   "district": "5",
   "name": "Bob Latta",
   "party": "Republican",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "As Energy Subcommittee Chairman, championed H.R. 9340, the Ratepayer Protection Act, through subcommittee markup to protect families from covering grid upgrade costs driven by AI infrastructure.",
   "date": "2026-06-24",
   "source": "https://latta.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=406815",
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   "grade": "",
   "lean": "mixed",
   "as_of": "2026-09-06",
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   "chamber": "House",
   "role": "candidate",
   "state": "OH",
   "district": "12",
   "name": "Troy Balderson",
   "party": "Republican",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "Co-introduced H.R. 9332, the Load Forecasting Enhancement Act, directing FERC to work with state PUCs on improving electric load forecasting as demand surges from AI and data centers. Passed Energy Subcommittee.",
   "date": "2026-06-24",
   "source": "https://menendez.house.gov/media/press-releases/menendez-and-balderson-applaud-advancement-of-key-grid-reliability-bill",
   "source_name": "",
   "grade": "",
   "lean": "accelerate",
   "as_of": "2026-09-06",
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  {
   "chamber": "Senate",
   "role": "senator",
   "state": "NM",
   "district": "",
   "name": "Martin Heinrich",
   "party": "Democratic",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "In a Latitude Media interview reposted by his office, said data-center developers should follow SunZia's community-first approach, that \"there's a healthy dose of arrogance in some of these\" proposals, and that a developer should be able to tell a community \"we're actually going to be able to lower your electricity bills.\"",
   "date": "2026-06-23",
   "source": "https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/in-the-news/latitude-media-sen-heinrich-on-what-data-centers-can-learn-from-sunzia",
   "source_name": "Latitude Media (via Sen. Heinrich site)",
   "grade": "A",
   "lean": "guardrails",
   "as_of": "2026-09-05",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/senators#sen-h001046"
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  {
   "chamber": "House",
   "role": "candidate",
   "state": "VA",
   "district": "10",
   "name": "Suhas Subramanyam",
   "party": "Democratic",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "Introduced the bipartisan Data Infrastructure Energy Measurement and Standards Act with Reps. Obernolte (R-CA) and Foushee (D-NC), directing NIST and DOE to set standards for measuring data center energy and water use so forecasting and siting rest on disclosed numbers. Subramanyam: “We need a simple way to track how much power and water these facilities use.”",
   "date": "2026-06-18",
   "source": "https://subramanyam.house.gov/media/press-releases/reps-subramanyam-obernolte-foushee-introduce-legislation-create-first-its-kind",
   "source_name": "",
   "grade": "",
   "lean": "guardrails",
   "as_of": "2026-09-22",
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  {
   "chamber": "Senate",
   "role": "senator",
   "state": "WY",
   "district": "",
   "name": "Cynthia M. Lummis",
   "party": "Republican",
   "kind": "action",
   "what": "Introduced the POWER Up Act, which amends the Federal Power Act to clarify FERC jurisdiction over the interconnection of large-load facilities (projected peak demand of 100 MW or more) to interstate transmission, requires FERC to issue standardized interconnection procedures within 18 months, and explicitly preserves state and local jurisdiction over siting, permitting, construction, retail rates, local distribution and generation. Lummis: 'When a facility wants to draw as much power as a city, that is not an ordinary retail question. It is a grid question.'",
   "date": "2026-06-17",
   "source": "https://www.lummis.senate.gov/press-releases/lummis-introduces-legislation-to-modernize-rules-for-high-power-grid-connections/",
   "source_name": "Sen. Lummis press release",
   "grade": "",
   "lean": "accelerate",
   "as_of": "2026-09-05",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/senators#sen-l000571"
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  {
   "chamber": "Senate",
   "role": "senator",
   "state": "MA",
   "district": "",
   "name": "Elizabeth Warren",
   "party": "Democratic",
   "kind": "action",
   "what": "Sent letters to KKR, BlackRock, Brookfield Infrastructure Partners and Blackstone asking for details of their data center investments and how they ensure Americans are not left paying for them, with responses due June 27.",
   "date": "2026-06-15",
   "source": "https://www.banking.senate.gov/newsroom/minority/warren-probes-major-private-equity-firms-on-investments-in-data-centers-as-utility-costs-rise",
   "source_name": "Senate Banking Committee (minority) press release",
   "grade": "A",
   "lean": "guardrails",
   "as_of": "2026-09-05",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/senators#sen-w000817"
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  {
   "chamber": "Senate",
   "role": "senator",
   "state": "TN",
   "district": "",
   "name": "Marsha Blackburn",
   "party": "Republican",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "Posted a video questioning the location of DC Blox's proposed data center next to the Nashville Zoo and calling on the developer to 'revisit this placement,' while making clear she supports data centers more broadly.",
   "date": "2026-06-15",
   "source": "https://nashvillebanner.com/2026/06/15/marsha-blackburn-data-center-christa-pike/",
   "source_name": "Nashville Banner",
   "grade": "B",
   "lean": "mixed",
   "as_of": "2026-09-05",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/senators#sen-b001243"
  },
  {
   "chamber": "Senate",
   "role": "senator",
   "state": "UT",
   "district": "",
   "name": "John R. Curtis",
   "party": "Republican",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "Told Roll Call, on the Utah data-center uproar, 'I have almost no data on the water usage. I've heard it's closed-loop, but I don't know that,' called siting 'a local issue,' and said he was open to a congressional certification system for AI facilities similar to LEED building standards.",
   "date": "2026-06-11",
   "source": "https://rollcall.com/2026/06/11/data-center-uproar-utah-congress-watching-waiting/",
   "source_name": "Roll Call",
   "grade": "",
   "lean": "mixed",
   "as_of": "2026-09-05",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/senators#sen-c001114"
  },
  {
   "chamber": "House",
   "role": "candidate",
   "state": "KY",
   "district": "2",
   "name": "Brett Guthrie",
   "party": "Republican",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "Signed letter with Reps. Joyce and Latta to PCAST and FBI Director requesting investigations into foreign influence campaigns targeting AI and data center opposition.",
   "date": "2026-06-11",
   "source": "https://bgdailynews.com/2026/06/13/guthrie-calls-for-investigations-into-ai-data-center-opposition/",
   "source_name": "",
   "grade": "",
   "lean": "accelerate",
   "as_of": "2026-09-11",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/house-races#race-ky-2"
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  {
   "chamber": "Senate",
   "role": "senator",
   "state": "AR",
   "district": "",
   "name": "Tom Cotton",
   "party": "Republican",
   "kind": "action",
   "what": "Wrote Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche asking DOJ to investigate alleged Chinese Communist Party-linked funding of U.S. nonprofits producing anti-data-center content, while stating \"Americans certainly have valid concerns about potential rising energy costs and strains on natural resources related to data centers\" but \"we can't allow any effort by foreign adversaries to extort these fears and undermine our technological development.\"",
   "date": "2026-06-10",
   "source": "https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases/cotton-to-doj-investigate-communist-china-influence-on-data-center-development",
   "source_name": "Sen. Cotton press release",
   "grade": "",
   "lean": "mixed",
   "as_of": "2026-09-05",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/senators#sen-c001095"
  },
  {
   "chamber": "House",
   "role": "candidate",
   "state": "KS",
   "district": "2",
   "name": "Derek Schmidt",
   "party": "Republican",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "Town hall advice: data center developers should not require tax abatements, should source power from new sources to avoid raising local utility costs, and modern data centers can use closed systems with minimal water",
   "date": "2026-06-10",
   "source": "https://ransonfinancial.com/2026/06/10/three-tips-for-kansas-communities-on-data-centers/",
   "source_name": "",
   "grade": "",
   "lean": "mixed",
   "as_of": "2026-09-11",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/house-races#race-ks-2"
  },
  {
   "chamber": "Senate",
   "role": "senator",
   "state": "MA",
   "district": "",
   "name": "Edward J. Markey",
   "party": "Democratic",
   "kind": "action",
   "what": "Reintroduced with Rep. Beyer the AI Environmental Impacts Act of 2026, requiring AI data centers to report environmental and energy impacts with fines for non-compliance, NIST measurement standards, and an EPA lifecycle study.",
   "date": "2026-06-09",
   "source": "https://www.markey.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senator-markey-rep-beyer-reintroduce-ai-environmental-impacts-act",
   "source_name": "Sen. Markey press release",
   "grade": "A",
   "lean": "guardrails",
   "as_of": "2026-09-05",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/senators#sen-m000133"
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  {
   "chamber": "House",
   "role": "candidate",
   "state": "NM",
   "district": "2",
   "name": "Gabe Vasquez",
   "party": "Democratic",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "Publicly called on Socorro County commissioners to approve temporary data center moratorium before their June vote",
   "date": "2026-06-09",
   "source": "https://sourcenm.com/briefs/us-rep-vasquez-calls-for-new-mexico-county-to-approve-data-center-moratorium/",
   "source_name": "",
   "grade": "",
   "lean": "guardrails",
   "as_of": "2026-09-11",
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  {
   "chamber": "House",
   "role": "candidate",
   "state": "OH",
   "district": "5",
   "name": "Bob Latta",
   "party": "Republican",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "Co-signed letter (with Guthrie and Joyce) to PCAST and FBI Director requesting investigation of alleged Chinese Communist Party influence campaigns working to block American data center infrastructure.",
   "date": "2026-06-04",
   "source": "https://energycommerce.house.gov/posts/chairmen-guthrie-joyce-and-latta-request-investigation-of-foreign-adversaries-efforts-to-block-american-data-center-buildout",
   "source_name": "",
   "grade": "",
   "lean": "mixed",
   "as_of": "2026-09-06",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/house-races#race-oh-5"
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  {
   "chamber": "Senate",
   "role": "candidate",
   "state": "VA",
   "district": "",
   "name": "Mark Warner",
   "party": "Democratic",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "Introduced the Power for the People Act with eight Democratic cosponsors (Van Hollen, Durbin, Blumenthal, Booker, Duckworth, Smith, Welch, Alsobrooks). It would create new utility rate classes for data centers, direct FERC to make data centers pay for the local transmission upgrades they require, tie interconnection to clean energy and prevailing-wage incentives, and improve demand forecasting. Warner: “If corporations are going to run data centers in Virginia, they should cover the cost of them.”",
   "date": "2026-06-02",
   "source": "https://www.warner.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/warner-sponsors-bill-to-ensure-virginians-arent-stuck-footing-the-bill-for-big-data-centers/",
   "source_name": "",
   "grade": "",
   "lean": "guardrails",
   "as_of": "2026-09-05",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/senate-races#race-va"
  },
  {
   "chamber": "House",
   "role": "candidate",
   "state": "CA",
   "district": "25",
   "name": "Raul Ruiz",
   "party": "Democratic",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "Submitted letter to Imperial County Board of Supervisors opposing the proposed Imperial Valley Data Center Campus, read into the public record: “I unequivocally oppose data centers in Imperial Valley.” Cited reduced life expectancy, air pollution, asthma, energy costs and water use. Announced plans to send letters to EPA and DOE seeking federal environmental review.",
   "date": "2026-06-02",
   "source": "https://www.thedesertreview.com/news/ruiz-formally-opposes-proposed-imperial-data-center-project/article_66fd01cf-c1db-4002-b64e-895dc9b5d09e.html",
   "source_name": "",
   "grade": "",
   "lean": "guardrails",
   "as_of": "2026-09-11",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/house-races#race-ca-25"
  },
  {
   "chamber": "House",
   "role": "candidate",
   "state": "NC",
   "district": "4",
   "name": "Valerie Foushee",
   "party": "Democratic",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "Led HR 9372, the Data Infrastructure Energy Measurement and Standards Act, authorizing NIST and DOE to establish measurement standards for data center energy and water use including AI training; passed House Science Committee 34-1.",
   "date": "2026-06-01",
   "source": "https://foushee.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-foushee-led-generative-ai-labeling-frontier-ai-safety-and-data-center-measures-advance-through-house-science-committee",
   "source_name": "",
   "grade": "",
   "lean": "mixed",
   "as_of": "2026-09-11",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/house-races#race-nc-4"
  },
  {
   "chamber": "Senate",
   "role": "senator",
   "state": "UT",
   "district": "",
   "name": "Mike Lee",
   "party": "Republican",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "Told E&E News he had no immediate plans to take up data-center legislation: 'I don't currently have that identified as a priority,' while saying he was 'happy to look at' the Ratepayer Protection Act.",
   "date": "2026-06",
   "source": "https://www.eenews.net/articles/house-committee-narrows-data-center-energy-bill-3/",
   "source_name": "E&E News",
   "grade": "B",
   "lean": "mixed",
   "as_of": "2026-09-05",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/senators#sen-l000577"
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  {
   "chamber": "House",
   "role": "candidate",
   "state": "TN",
   "district": "3",
   "name": "Chuck Fleischmann",
   "party": "Republican",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "As chair of the House Energy and Water Development Appropriations Subcommittee, said 'there will be no rate increases without going to the people' regarding TVA rate changes tied to data center demand.",
   "date": "2026-05-27",
   "source": "https://newschannel9.com/news/local/repfleischmann-says-tva-customers-shouldnt-see-surprise-rate-hikes-tied-to-data-centers-chuck-fleischmann-tva-rates-data-center-electricity-demand-tennessee-tva-ai-power-usage-chattanooga-electricity-rates-data-centers",
   "source_name": "",
   "grade": "",
   "lean": "guardrails",
   "as_of": "2026-09-11",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/house-races#race-tn-3"
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  {
   "chamber": "House",
   "role": "candidate",
   "state": "UT",
   "district": "1",
   "name": "Ben McAdams",
   "party": "Democratic",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "UT-1 primary debate: opposed Stratos Project; called for federal standards to ensure Americans benefit from AI transformation",
   "date": "2026-05-27",
   "source": "https://www.kuer.org/politics-government/2026-05-27/1st-district-debate-zeroes-in-on-utah-hot-topics-like-ai-data-centers-and-housing",
   "source_name": "",
   "grade": "",
   "lean": "guardrails",
   "as_of": "2026-09-11",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/house-races#race-ut-1"
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  {
   "chamber": "Senate",
   "role": "senator",
   "state": "CA",
   "district": "",
   "name": "Adam B. Schiff",
   "party": "Democratic",
   "kind": "action",
   "what": "Introduced the Energy Cost Fairness and Reliability Act: large-load facilities pay 100% of network upgrade costs, must demonstrate demand flexibility and provide their own power to interconnect, FERC to enable non-firm transmission service, and stronger interconnection screening against speculative projects. Schiff: \"Hard-working Americans should not be left to foot the tab for rising energy costs. There needs to be guardrails that protect Americans' pocketbooks.\"",
   "date": "2026-05-18",
   "source": "https://www.schiff.senate.gov/news/press-releases/news-sen-schiff-unveils-major-legislation-to-ensure-fair-and-affordable-energy-costs-for-americans-amid-data-center-buildouts/",
   "source_name": "Sen. Schiff press release",
   "grade": "A",
   "lean": "guardrails",
   "as_of": "2026-09-11",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/senators#sen-s001150"
  },
  {
   "chamber": "Senate",
   "role": "senator",
   "state": "AL",
   "district": "",
   "name": "Katie Boyd Britt",
   "party": "Republican",
   "kind": "action",
   "what": "Introduced the Advancing Water Reuse Act (S. 3585) with Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-NM): a tax credit for on-site water recycling at \"manufacturing, food processing, and other industrial entities, including data center facilities\"; Britt's statement cites water demand from \"advanced manufacturing, artificial intelligence, and other growth industries.\"",
   "date": "2026-05-13",
   "source": "https://www.lujan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/lujan-britt-unveil-bipartisan-bill-to-boost-industrial-water-reuse-protect-community-drinking-water-and-meet-public-and-private-demand-for-freshwater/",
   "source_name": "Sen. Luján press release (joint with Britt)",
   "grade": "",
   "lean": "guardrails",
   "as_of": "2026-09-05",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/senators#sen-b001319"
  },
  {
   "chamber": "Senate",
   "role": "senator",
   "state": "NM",
   "district": "",
   "name": "Ben Ray Luján",
   "party": "Democratic",
   "kind": "action",
   "what": "Introduced with Sen. Katie Britt the Advancing Water Reuse Act, a 30% investment tax credit for onsite water recycling systems at \"manufacturing, food processing, and other industrial entities, including data center facilities,\" to replace freshwater/groundwater draws with recycled water.",
   "date": "2026-05-13",
   "source": "https://www.lujan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/lujan-britt-unveil-bipartisan-bill-to-boost-industrial-water-reuse-protect-community-drinking-water-and-meet-public-and-private-demand-for-freshwater/",
   "source_name": "Sen. Luján press release",
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   "chamber": "House",
   "role": "candidate",
   "state": "OR",
   "district": "4",
   "name": "Val Hoyle",
   "party": "Democratic",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "Endorsed by Leading the Future (pro-AI industry super PAC); initially distanced herself saying 'AI must be regulated so that it does not harm labor or people,' then revised position to support engagement with industry while advocating federal regulations and worker protections",
   "date": "2026-05-08",
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   "grade": "",
   "lean": "mixed",
   "as_of": "2026-09-11",
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  {
   "chamber": "House",
   "role": "candidate",
   "state": "VA",
   "district": "10",
   "name": "Suhas Subramanyam",
   "party": "Democratic",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "Introduced the Data Infrastructure Risk Reduction Act, directing the Department of Homeland Security to write a security strategy and recommendations for protecting communities around data centers and the transmission and water systems that serve them.",
   "date": "2026-05-08",
   "source": "https://subramanyam.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-subramanyam-introduces-bill-protect-homes-and-property-near-data-centers",
   "source_name": "",
   "grade": "",
   "lean": "guardrails",
   "as_of": "2026-09-22",
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  {
   "chamber": "Senate",
   "role": "senator",
   "state": "AZ",
   "district": "",
   "name": "Ruben Gallego",
   "party": "Democratic",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "Told reporters in Phoenix data centers are a \"necessary evil\" for the AI race but \"Your local resident should be held harmless. We shouldn't be paying more in electricity bills because data centers are here\"; called for rolling back Arizona's 2013 data center tax exemption, said some data centers \"end up paying, on average, less than some of the homeowners who are right next to them,\" and \"I fear that we may not have enough water and we may not have enough power generation to be able to hold harmless everyone else.\"",
   "date": "2026-05-07",
   "source": "https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/arizona-sen-gallego-supports-nixing-tax-breaks-data-centers-40665119/",
   "source_name": "Phoenix New Times",
   "grade": "",
   "lean": "guardrails",
   "as_of": "2026-09-05",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/senators#sen-g000574"
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  {
   "chamber": "House",
   "role": "candidate",
   "state": "WV",
   "district": "2",
   "name": "Ace Parsi",
   "party": "Democratic",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "Called for repeal of HB 2014 (Power Generation and Consumption Act) which preempts local data center regulation; stated communities should decide via referendum whether data centers can move in; said he will 'halt the data centers being built in communities that will only expand corporate profits'",
   "date": "2026-05-03",
   "source": "https://www.timeswv.com/news/local_news/data-centers-and-power-lines-might-be-defining-issue-this-election-season-for-ncwv-voters/article_e07b109f-bda6-4bd5-bcfb-4dd7ece657e4.html",
   "source_name": "",
   "grade": "",
   "lean": "guardrails",
   "as_of": "2026-09-12",
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  {
   "chamber": "House",
   "role": "candidate",
   "state": "UT",
   "district": "1",
   "name": "Ben McAdams",
   "party": "Democratic",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "Posted opposing Stratos Project: 'Utah should welcome technology investment only when it aligns with our values: water stewardship, Great Salt Lake restoration, clean energy, transparency, public accountability'",
   "date": "2026-05-01",
   "source": "https://x.com/BenMcAdams/status/2052173399594528777",
   "source_name": "",
   "grade": "",
   "lean": "guardrails",
   "as_of": "2026-09-11",
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  },
  {
   "chamber": "House",
   "role": "candidate",
   "state": "CT",
   "district": "1",
   "name": "Luke Bronin",
   "party": "Democratic",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "Called for regulation requiring data center developers to pay their fair share",
   "date": "2026-05",
   "source": "https://prospect.org/2026/05/21/meet-connecticuts-billionaire-backed-dark-money-democrat-bronin-larson-congress/",
   "source_name": "",
   "grade": "",
   "lean": "guardrails",
   "as_of": "2026-09-11",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/house-races#race-ct-1"
  },
  {
   "chamber": "Senate",
   "role": "senator",
   "state": "OR",
   "district": "",
   "name": "Ron Wyden",
   "party": "Democratic",
   "kind": "action",
   "what": "Sent letters to the CEOs of Google, Apple, Meta and Amazon demanding answers on data-center water impacts in drought-prone Oregon (over 100 data centers), asking about closed-loop cooling, groundwater withdrawal, contaminant mitigation, public water tracking and community transparency, with a May 29 response deadline.",
   "date": "2026-04-30",
   "source": "https://www.wyden.senate.gov/news/press-releases/wyden-demands-big-tech-execs-answer-questions-about-data-centers-water-impact",
   "source_name": "Sen. Wyden press release",
   "grade": "A",
   "lean": "guardrails",
   "as_of": "2026-09-05",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/senators#sen-w000779"
  },
  {
   "chamber": "House",
   "role": "candidate",
   "state": "ND",
   "district": "AL",
   "name": "Julie Fedorchak",
   "party": "Republican",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "At Energy Subcommittee hearing 'AI and the Grid,' pressed for fair cost allocation — 'those who drive the need for new energy infrastructure should pay for it.' Promoted FAIR Act (H.R. 6336) and High-Capacity Grid Act (H.R. 6633)",
   "date": "2026-04-29",
   "source": "https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/fedorchak-presses-fair-cost-allocation-highlights-grid-solutions-energy",
   "source_name": "",
   "grade": "",
   "lean": "mixed",
   "as_of": "2026-09-12",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/house-races#race-nd-al"
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  {
   "chamber": "Senate",
   "role": "senator",
   "state": "WV",
   "district": "",
   "name": "Shelley Moore Capito",
   "party": "Republican",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "Said data-center companies must have early and strong community engagement and that 'transparency about the process and the effects on local residents could go a long way'; said proposed projects plan to build their own power, which 'could actually maybe improve the situation because there will be excess power probably created,' and that water drawn from the Ohio would be replenished and cleaned.",
   "date": "2026-04-24",
   "source": "https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/in-the-news/west-virginia-senator-says-early-community-engagement-from-data-centers-is-key",
   "source_name": "Fox 8 (reposted on capito.senate.gov)",
   "grade": "",
   "lean": "mixed",
   "as_of": "2026-09-05",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/senators#sen-c001047"
  },
  {
   "chamber": "House",
   "role": "candidate",
   "state": "NV",
   "district": "4",
   "name": "Steven Horsford",
   "party": "Democratic",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "Joined OpenAI and Rep. Khanna at College of Southern Nevada for AI workforce training; helped secure nearly $7M for CSN Westside Education and Training Center",
   "date": "2026-04-24",
   "source": "https://horsford.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-horsford-joins-openai-rep-ro-khanna-and-college-of-southern-nevada-csn-to-expand-ai-workforce-training-in-north-las-vegas",
   "source_name": "",
   "grade": "",
   "lean": "mixed",
   "as_of": "2026-09-11",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/house-races#race-nv-4"
  },
  {
   "chamber": "House",
   "role": "candidate",
   "state": "AK",
   "district": "AL",
   "name": "Nick Begich III",
   "party": "Republican",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "Op-ed 'How Alaska can Use our Energy Advantage to Capitalize on the AI Gold Rush': argued Alaska should aggressively pursue data centers citing natural gas, cold climate, and vast land; warned against over-regulation",
   "date": "2026-04-23",
   "source": "https://www.adn.com/opinions/2026/04/23/opinion-how-alaska-can-use-our-energy-advantage-to-capitalize-on-the-ai-gold-rush/",
   "source_name": "",
   "grade": "",
   "lean": "accelerate",
   "as_of": "2026-09-12",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/house-races#race-ak-al"
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  {
   "chamber": "House",
   "role": "candidate",
   "state": "IN",
   "district": "7",
   "name": "André Carson",
   "party": "Democratic",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "Introduced H.R. 8488, the AI Data Center Site Selection Transparency Act, requiring developers to disclose proposed locations at least 180 days before development, including electricity use, water consumption, and environmental impacts backed by independent analysis.",
   "date": "2026-04-23",
   "source": "https://carson.house.gov/media/press-releases/carson-introduces-data-center-moratorium-bill",
   "source_name": "",
   "grade": "",
   "lean": "guardrails",
   "as_of": "2026-09-12",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/house-races#race-in-7"
  },
  {
   "chamber": "House",
   "role": "candidate",
   "state": "MI",
   "district": "12",
   "name": "Rashida Tlaib",
   "party": "Democratic",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "Cosponsored H.R. 8488, the AI Data Center Site Selection Transparency Act, requiring developers to disclose location, impacts, and other information to local elected officials and the public before development.",
   "date": "2026-04-23",
   "source": "https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/8488/text",
   "source_name": "",
   "grade": "",
   "lean": "guardrails",
   "as_of": "2026-09-22",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/house-races#race-mi-12"
  },
  {
   "chamber": "Senate",
   "role": "senator",
   "state": "VA",
   "district": "",
   "name": "Mark R. Warner",
   "party": "Democratic",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "Dismissed the proposed data-center moratorium as 'idiocy' at an Axios event, per E&E News.",
   "date": "2026-04-22",
   "source": "https://www.eenews.net/articles/data-center-moratorium-a-fault-line-in-dem-primaries/",
   "source_name": "E&E News",
   "grade": "A",
   "lean": "mixed",
   "as_of": "2026-09-05",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/senators#sen-w000805"
  },
  {
   "chamber": "Senate",
   "role": "senator",
   "state": "VA",
   "district": "",
   "name": "Tim Kaine",
   "party": "Democratic",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "Told E&E News he opposes a data-center moratorium: 'I think a moratorium would send the message to other nations, \"Hey, the U.S. is giving up leadership in this space,\" and I don't want to send that message.'",
   "date": "2026-04-22",
   "source": "https://www.eenews.net/articles/data-center-moratorium-a-fault-line-in-dem-primaries/",
   "source_name": "E&E News",
   "grade": "",
   "lean": "mixed",
   "as_of": "2026-09-05",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/senators#sen-k000384"
  },
  {
   "chamber": "House",
   "role": "candidate",
   "state": "AK",
   "district": "AL",
   "name": "Nick Begich III",
   "party": "Republican",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "Introduced H.R. 8400 (DATA Act of 2026) allowing large energy users including data centers to operate on self-contained 'grid of one' power systems disconnected from the broader grid, protecting ratepayers from subsidizing data center electricity loads",
   "date": "2026-04-21",
   "source": "https://begich.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-begich-leads-legislation-lower-energy-costs-introduces-house",
   "source_name": "",
   "grade": "",
   "lean": "accelerate",
   "as_of": "2026-09-12",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/house-races#race-ak-al"
  },
  {
   "chamber": "Senate",
   "role": "senator",
   "state": "GA",
   "district": "",
   "name": "Jon Ossoff",
   "party": "Democratic",
   "kind": "action",
   "what": "Sent a letter to FERC Chairman Laura Swett opening an inquiry into whether AI data center growth is raising Georgians' power bills, asking how FERC will ensure technology companies \"pay their own way\" and what it will do if data center construction raises utility costs beyond predictions; cited the Georgia PSC's December 2025 approval of 9,885 MW of new Georgia Power generation for large loads and said Georgians are \"suffering from sky-high power bills.\" Response requested by June 1, 2026. Georgia PSC commissioners publicly disputed the premise.",
   "date": "2026-04-20",
   "source": "https://www.cbsnews.com/atlanta/news/ossoff-investigating-ai-data-center-are-impacting-rising-power-bills-in-georgia/",
   "source_name": "CBS News Atlanta",
   "grade": "B",
   "lean": "guardrails",
   "as_of": "2026-09-05",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/senators#sen-o000174"
  },
  {
   "chamber": "Senate",
   "role": "senator",
   "state": "MA",
   "district": "",
   "name": "Elizabeth Warren",
   "party": "Democratic",
   "kind": "action",
   "what": "With Sen. Hawley, wrote to the EIA administrator in March 2026 asking for a mandatory annual energy-use survey of data centers and other large loads; EIA then announced a mandatory data center survey to be completed by September 30, 2026. Warren: 'Americans deserve to know how much energy data centers are sucking up and what that's doing to their utility bills.'",
   "date": "2026-04-15",
   "source": "https://www.warren.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/warren-hawley-secure-mandatory-energy-use-reporting-requirements-for-data-centers",
   "source_name": "Sen. Warren press release",
   "grade": "A",
   "lean": "guardrails",
   "as_of": "2026-09-05",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/senators#sen-w000817"
  },
  {
   "chamber": "House",
   "role": "candidate",
   "state": "NY",
   "district": "20",
   "name": "Paul Tonko",
   "party": "Democratic",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "Co-introduced H.R. 8241, the Power for the People Act of 2026, with Rep. Kweisi Mfume — the House companion to S.3682 on data-center rate classes and FERC cost allocation.",
   "date": "2026-04-09",
   "source": "https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/8241/all-info",
   "source_name": "",
   "grade": "",
   "lean": "guardrails",
   "as_of": "2026-09-11",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/house-races#race-ny-20"
  },
  {
   "chamber": "House",
   "role": "candidate",
   "state": "OH",
   "district": "1",
   "name": "Greg Landsman",
   "party": "Democratic",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "Introduced H.R. 8033, the No Harm Data Centers Act, requiring data centers to cover full costs of energy demands and infrastructure, mandating environmental impact studies, and prohibiting NDAs between data center developers and elected officials.",
   "date": "2026-04-09",
   "source": "https://landsman.house.gov/posts/landsman-leads-new-bill-requiring-big-tech-to-pay-for-data-centers-and-no-ndas",
   "source_name": "",
   "grade": "",
   "lean": "guardrails",
   "as_of": "2026-09-06",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/house-races#race-oh-1"
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  {
   "chamber": "Senate",
   "role": "senator",
   "state": "FL",
   "district": "",
   "name": "Rick Scott",
   "party": "Republican",
   "kind": "action",
   "what": "Introduced, with Sen. Roger Marshall, a concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the Ratepayer Protection Pledge — under which tech companies commit to cover their own electricity and grid-infrastructure costs — is sound national policy. Scott: \"Big Data centers are already putting a substantial financial burden on American families... Florida families shouldn't be supporting Big Tech companies' expansions with their electricity bills.\"",
   "date": "2026-04-02",
   "source": "https://www.rickscott.senate.gov/2026/4/sens-rick-scott-roger-marshall-introduce-resolution-supporting-pres-trump-s-ratepayer-protection-pledge",
   "source_name": "Sen. Rick Scott press release",
   "grade": "A",
   "lean": "guardrails",
   "as_of": "2026-09-05",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/senators#sen-s001217"
  },
  {
   "chamber": "Senate",
   "role": "senator",
   "state": "KS",
   "district": "",
   "name": "Roger Marshall",
   "party": "Republican",
   "kind": "action",
   "what": "Introduced with Sen. Rick Scott a concurrent resolution supporting the Ratepayer Protection Pledge, under which tech companies commit to pay their own electricity and grid-infrastructure costs. Marshall: 'Kansans shouldn't have to pay higher utility bills so that big tech companies can power their data centers.'",
   "date": "2026-04-02",
   "source": "https://www.rickscott.senate.gov/2026/4/sens-rick-scott-roger-marshall-introduce-resolution-supporting-pres-trump-s-ratepayer-protection-pledge",
   "source_name": "Sen. Rick Scott press release (joint with Marshall)",
   "grade": "A",
   "lean": "guardrails",
   "as_of": "2026-09-05",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/senators#sen-m001198"
  },
  {
   "chamber": "Senate",
   "role": "candidate",
   "state": "GA",
   "district": "",
   "name": "Jon Ossoff",
   "party": "Democratic",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "Sent a letter to FERC probing the impact of AI servers on electricity bills.",
   "date": "2026-04",
   "source": "https://www.newsweek.com/ai-data-center-war-where-democrats-republicans-in-key-senate-races-stand-12354265",
   "source_name": "",
   "grade": "",
   "lean": "guardrails",
   "as_of": "2026-08-25",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/senate-races#race-ga"
  },
  {
   "chamber": "Senate",
   "role": "senator",
   "state": "CT",
   "district": "",
   "name": "Richard Blumenthal",
   "party": "Democratic",
   "kind": "action",
   "what": "As Ranking Member of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, wrote public utility regulators in all 50 states requesting documents on non-disclosure agreements or other restrictions that keep data centers' energy use, water access, infrastructure strain and economic effects from public view: \"American families deserve full transparency over Big Tech's expansion of data centers across the country and in their communities.\"",
   "date": "2026-03-31",
   "source": "https://www.blumenthal.senate.gov/newsroom/press/release/blumenthal-investigates-big-techs-use-of-non-disclosure-agreements-to-conceal-impact-of-energy-guzzling-data-centers",
   "source_name": "Sen. Blumenthal press release",
   "grade": "A",
   "lean": "guardrails",
   "as_of": "2026-09-05",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/senators#sen-b001277"
  },
  {
   "chamber": "Senate",
   "role": "senator",
   "state": "AZ",
   "district": "",
   "name": "Mark Kelly",
   "party": "Democratic",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "At the American AI Festival previewed unnamed legislation to \"Bring developers and communities together at the beginning to work through the details—what a project means for energy, water, infrastructure, and jobs—and put real commitments on the table,\" with public input, enforceable agreements, local hiring and utility-rate protections.",
   "date": "2026-03-27",
   "source": "https://www.kelly.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/icymi-at-american-ai-festival-kelly-previews-new-legislation-to-bring-communities-in-as-ai-infrastructure-expands/",
   "source_name": "Sen. Kelly press release",
   "grade": "B",
   "lean": "guardrails",
   "as_of": "2026-09-05",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/senators#sen-k000377"
  },
  {
   "chamber": "Senate",
   "role": "senator",
   "state": "MO",
   "district": "",
   "name": "Josh Hawley",
   "party": "Republican",
   "kind": "action",
   "what": "With Sen. Warren, wrote EIA Administrator Tristan Abbey asking for a mandatory annual reporting requirement for data centers and other large loads covering hourly/annual/peak consumption, rates paid, upfront payments, demand response, and how transmission upgrade costs are allocated; response requested by April 9, 2026.",
   "date": "2026-03-26",
   "source": "https://www.warren.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/warren-hawley-lead-bipartisan-push-for-mandatory-energy-use-reporting-requirements-for-data-centers/",
   "source_name": "Sen. Warren press release",
   "grade": "A",
   "lean": "guardrails",
   "as_of": "2026-09-05",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/senators#sen-h001089"
  },
  {
   "chamber": "Senate",
   "role": "senator",
   "state": "NM",
   "district": "",
   "name": "Martin Heinrich",
   "party": "Democratic",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "At a Senate Energy and Natural Resources hearing on the power grid, said \"new large loads, especially data centers, must bear the costs associated with them coming online\" rather than shifting them to other ratepayers, and that 1% demand flexibility from large loads could unlock 126 GW of capacity.",
   "date": "2026-03-26",
   "source": "https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/ranking-member-heinrich-offers-solutions-to-energy-affordability-crisis-worsening-under-trump-administration",
   "source_name": "Sen. Heinrich press release",
   "grade": "A",
   "lean": "guardrails",
   "as_of": "2026-09-05",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/senators#sen-h001046"
  },
  {
   "chamber": "Senate",
   "role": "senator",
   "state": "AZ",
   "district": "",
   "name": "Ruben Gallego",
   "party": "Democratic",
   "kind": "action",
   "what": "Co-leads (with Padilla, Hickenlooper, Cortez Masto, King) a draft Senate Energy Democrats transmission bill expanding FERC transmission authority; the senators' release does not mention data centers, though press coverage frames it as addressing AI data center demand.",
   "date": "2026-03-25",
   "source": "https://www.padilla.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/watch-padilla-unveils-new-effort-to-lower-energy-costs-strengthen-transmission-lines/",
   "source_name": "Sen. Padilla press release",
   "grade": "",
   "lean": "guardrails",
   "as_of": "2026-09-05",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/senators#sen-g000574"
  },
  {
   "chamber": "Senate",
   "role": "senator",
   "state": "IL",
   "district": "",
   "name": "Richard J. Durbin",
   "party": "Democratic",
   "kind": "action",
   "what": "Introduced the Data Center Water and Energy Transparency Act (S. 4213), requiring data center operators to report energy and water consumption to their states, prospective facilities to report five-year estimates, and states to aggregate the data for EPA, DOE and USDA, with EPA fines for non-compliance. Durbin: 'If you've noticed a sharp increase in your utility bills lately, it may be from the growth of energy-hungry data centers.'",
   "date": "2026-03-25",
   "source": "https://www.durbin.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/as-utility-costs-rise-durbin-introduces-new-legislation-to-bring-transparency-to-energy-and-water-consumption-by-data-centers",
   "source_name": "Sen. Durbin press release",
   "grade": "A",
   "lean": "guardrails",
   "as_of": "2026-09-05",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/senators#sen-d000563"
  },
  {
   "chamber": "Senate",
   "role": "senator",
   "state": "VT",
   "district": "",
   "name": "Bernard Sanders",
   "party": "Independent",
   "kind": "action",
   "what": "Announced the Artificial Intelligence Data Center Moratorium Act of 2026 with Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez: a federal moratorium on new or expanded AI data centers until Congress enacts safeguards ensuring AI does not increase 'electricity or utility prices, harm communities or destroy the environment'; introduced as S.4214.",
   "date": "2026-03-25",
   "source": "https://www.sanders.senate.gov/press-releases/news-sanders-ocasio-cortez-announce-ai-data-center-moratorium-act/",
   "source_name": "Sen. Sanders press release",
   "grade": "A",
   "lean": "guardrails",
   "as_of": "2026-09-05",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/senators#sen-s000033"
  },
  {
   "chamber": "Senate",
   "role": "senator",
   "state": "TN",
   "district": "",
   "name": "Marsha Blackburn",
   "party": "Republican",
   "kind": "action",
   "what": "Released a discussion draft of the TRUMP AMERICA AI Act that 'directs the U.S. Secretary of Energy to enter into agreements with owners and operators of data centers to protect consumers from rate increases and adverse impacts of data center development'; entities that decline become ineligible for federal incentives the Secretary identifies.",
   "date": "2026-03-18",
   "source": "https://www.blackburn.senate.gov/index.php/2026/3/technology/blackburn-releases-discussion-draft-of-national-policy-framework-for-artificial-intelligence/3b3b6458-b6c7-478b-9859-374949586765",
   "source_name": "Sen. Blackburn press release",
   "grade": "B",
   "lean": "mixed",
   "as_of": "2026-09-05",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/senators#sen-b001243"
  },
  {
   "chamber": "House",
   "role": "candidate",
   "state": "CA",
   "district": "49",
   "name": "Mike Levin",
   "party": "Democratic",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "Co-introduced the Energy Bills Relief Act (H.R.7977) with Rep. Casten and 120 House Democrats, including a provision ensuring data centers and large energy users pay their own grid costs.",
   "date": "2026-03-18",
   "source": "https://levin.house.gov/media/press-releases/reps-levin-and-casten_seec-clean-energy-deployment-task-force-introduce-the-energy-bills-relief-act",
   "source_name": "",
   "grade": "",
   "lean": "guardrails",
   "as_of": "2026-09-11",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/house-races#race-ca-49"
  },
  {
   "chamber": "House",
   "role": "candidate",
   "state": "IL",
   "district": "6",
   "name": "Sean Casten",
   "party": "Democratic",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "Co-introduced the Energy Bills Relief Act with Rep. Mike Levin, requiring data centers to pay their own energy infrastructure costs",
   "date": "2026-03-18",
   "source": "https://casten.house.gov/media/press-releases/ebra",
   "source_name": "",
   "grade": "",
   "lean": "guardrails",
   "as_of": "2026-09-11",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/house-races#race-il-6"
  },
  {
   "chamber": "Senate",
   "role": "senator",
   "state": "OH",
   "district": "",
   "name": "Bernie Moreno",
   "party": "Republican",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "Issued a release urging Carlyle Group to relinquish a $4.5M Ohio subsidy for Ark Data Centers' Akron/Independence expansion (10 jobs), sign the Ratepayer Protection Pledge and commit to more jobs, saying \"When corporations like Carlyle demand massive amounts of electricity to fund their projects, it's everyday Ohioans who get stuck with the bill.\"",
   "date": "2026-03-16",
   "source": "https://www.moreno.senate.gov/press-releases/moreno-slams-tax-breaks-to-pe-giant-for-data-center-project-creating-just-10-jobs/",
   "source_name": "Sen. Moreno press release",
   "grade": "",
   "lean": "guardrails",
   "as_of": "2026-09-05",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/senators#sen-m001242"
  },
  {
   "chamber": "Senate",
   "role": "senator",
   "state": "MD",
   "district": "",
   "name": "Chris Van Hollen",
   "party": "Democratic",
   "kind": "action",
   "what": "With Sens. Whitehouse and Heinrich, sent letters to Meta, OpenAI, xAI, Fermi America, American Intelligence & Power, Joule, Crusoe and Fundamental Data about twelve planned gas-powered data center projects, asking why they rely on gas, whether they will capture CO2, and their expected returns; responses due March 27.",
   "date": "2026-03-13",
   "source": "https://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-releases/van-hollen-whitehouse-heinrich-probe-ai-companies-about-plans-for-colossal-gas-powered-data-centers",
   "source_name": "Sen. Van Hollen press release",
   "grade": "A",
   "lean": "guardrails",
   "as_of": "2026-09-05",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/senators#sen-v000128"
  },
  {
   "chamber": "Senate",
   "role": "senator",
   "state": "MD",
   "district": "",
   "name": "Chris Van Hollen",
   "party": "Democratic",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "At a Maryland delegation meeting on energy affordability: 'the surge of data center development across our region is only making things worse' and 'Consumers should not have to pay one dime in additional electricity costs to support data centers for the richest companies on the planet.'",
   "date": "2026-03-12",
   "source": "https://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-releases/maryland-congressional-delegation-holds-meeting-to-discuss-energy-affordability-and-reliability",
   "source_name": "Sen. Van Hollen press release",
   "grade": "A",
   "lean": "guardrails",
   "as_of": "2026-09-05",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/senators#sen-v000128"
  },
  {
   "chamber": "Senate",
   "role": "senator",
   "state": "MA",
   "district": "",
   "name": "Edward J. Markey",
   "party": "Democratic",
   "kind": "action",
   "what": "Led a letter with Sens. Blumenthal, Van Hollen and Booker to the president of NARUC urging state utility commissions to reject rate filings that shift data center costs onto households and small businesses.",
   "date": "2026-03-06",
   "source": "https://www.markey.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senator-markey-colleagues-call-for-state-energy-regulators-to-protect-ratepayers-from-data-center-related-cost-hikes",
   "source_name": "Sen. Markey press release",
   "grade": "A",
   "lean": "guardrails",
   "as_of": "2026-09-05",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/senators#sen-m000133"
  },
  {
   "chamber": "Senate",
   "role": "senator",
   "state": "MD",
   "district": "",
   "name": "Chris Van Hollen",
   "party": "Democratic",
   "kind": "action",
   "what": "Signed the Markey-led letter to the president of NARUC urging state utility commissions to reject rate filings that shift data center costs onto households and small businesses.",
   "date": "2026-03-06",
   "source": "https://www.markey.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senator-markey-colleagues-call-for-state-energy-regulators-to-protect-ratepayers-from-data-center-related-cost-hikes",
   "source_name": "Sen. Markey press release (joint)",
   "grade": "A",
   "lean": "guardrails",
   "as_of": "2026-09-05",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/senators#sen-v000128"
  },
  {
   "chamber": "Senate",
   "role": "senator",
   "state": "NJ",
   "district": "",
   "name": "Cory A. Booker",
   "party": "Democratic",
   "kind": "action",
   "what": "Signed a letter with Sens. Markey, Blumenthal and Van Hollen to NARUC president Ann Rendahl urging state public utility commissions to reject rate filings that force residential and small-business ratepayers to subsidize AI data centers and to adopt protective policies coordinated with utilities, grid operators and federal regulators.",
   "date": "2026-03-06",
   "source": "https://www.markey.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senator-markey-colleagues-call-for-state-energy-regulators-to-protect-ratepayers-from-data-center-related-cost-hikes",
   "source_name": "Sen. Markey press release",
   "grade": "A",
   "lean": "guardrails",
   "as_of": "2026-09-05",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/senators#sen-b001288"
  },
  {
   "chamber": "House",
   "role": "candidate",
   "state": "AZ",
   "district": "7",
   "name": "Adelita Grijalva",
   "party": "Democratic",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "Cosponsored H.R. 7858, the Data Center Community Impact Act.",
   "date": "2026-03-06",
   "source": "https://watsoncoleman.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/rep-watson-coleman-introduces-bill-to-study-impact-of-ai-data-centers-on-local-communities",
   "source_name": "",
   "grade": "",
   "lean": "guardrails",
   "as_of": "2026-09-12",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/house-races#race-az-7"
  },
  {
   "chamber": "House",
   "role": "candidate",
   "state": "NJ",
   "district": "8",
   "name": "Rob Menendez",
   "party": "Democratic",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "Cosponsored H.R. 7858, the Data Center Community Impact Act.",
   "date": "2026-03-06",
   "source": "https://watsoncoleman.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/rep-watson-coleman-introduces-bill-to-study-impact-of-ai-data-centers-on-local-communities",
   "source_name": "",
   "grade": "",
   "lean": "guardrails",
   "as_of": "2026-09-12",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/house-races#race-nj-8"
  },
  {
   "chamber": "House",
   "role": "candidate",
   "state": "PA",
   "district": "12",
   "name": "Summer Lee",
   "party": "Democratic",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "Cosponsored H.R. 7858, the Data Center Community Impact Act.",
   "date": "2026-03-06",
   "source": "https://watsoncoleman.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/rep-watson-coleman-introduces-bill-to-study-impact-of-ai-data-centers-on-local-communities",
   "source_name": "",
   "grade": "",
   "lean": "guardrails",
   "as_of": "2026-09-22",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/house-races#race-pa-12"
  },
  {
   "chamber": "Senate",
   "role": "senator",
   "state": "OH",
   "district": "",
   "name": "Jon Husted",
   "party": "Republican",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "Attended a White House roundtable with President Trump, Energy Secretary Wright and tech executives at which Amazon, Google, Meta and Microsoft committed to the Ratepayer Protection Pledge to fund their own data-center power; Husted said \"Requiring companies to fund their own power protects working people from higher bills.\"",
   "date": "2026-03-04",
   "source": "https://www.husted.senate.gov/media/press-releases/husted-attends-roundtable-with-president-on-lowering-energy-costs-for-communities-near-data-centers/",
   "source_name": "Sen. Husted press release",
   "grade": "A",
   "lean": "guardrails",
   "as_of": "2026-09-05",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/senators#sen-h001104"
  },
  {
   "chamber": "Senate",
   "role": "senator",
   "state": "MO",
   "district": "",
   "name": "Josh Hawley",
   "party": "Republican",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "Told Missourinet \"I think we ought to say in the law that the data centers have to pay for their own electricity, the data centers have to pay for their own water supply,\" and that he does not want bills rising because \"some corporation came in and sucked up all the power.\"",
   "date": "2026-02-27",
   "source": "https://www.missourinet.com/2026/02/27/missouris-josh-hawley-says-major-tech-companies-should-pay-for-energy-and-water-usage-generated-by-their-data-centers/",
   "source_name": "Missourinet",
   "grade": "A",
   "lean": "guardrails",
   "as_of": "2026-09-05",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/senators#sen-h001089"
  },
  {
   "chamber": "Senate",
   "role": "senator",
   "state": "NC",
   "district": "",
   "name": "Ted Budd",
   "party": "Republican",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "At a Washington Post Live event said the U.S. needs to add about 85 gigawatts a year to keep pace with demand and \"that goes back to permitting reform,\" that \"power is good\" and the country needs more energy, that data-center construction decisions should be made \"at a local level,\" and was skeptical of Sen. Sanders' moratorium proposal while saying he would need to read the text.",
   "date": "2026-02-25",
   "source": "https://www.nextgov.com/artificial-intelligence/2026/02/lawmakers-both-parties-back-data-center-permitting-reform/411700/",
   "source_name": "Nextgov/FCW",
   "grade": "",
   "lean": "accelerate",
   "as_of": "2026-09-05",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/senators#sen-b001305"
  },
  {
   "chamber": "House",
   "role": "candidate",
   "state": "MD",
   "district": "1",
   "name": "Andy Harris",
   "party": "Republican",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "Argued alongside Maryland Freedom Caucus that data centers should generate their own power, not pass infrastructure costs to consumers; part of 'Lower Electric Bills Now' platform.",
   "date": "2026-02-25",
   "source": "https://foxbaltimore.com/news/local/rep-harris-maryland-freedom-caucus-push-series-of-bills-aimed-to-lower-energy-bills",
   "source_name": "",
   "grade": "",
   "lean": "mixed",
   "as_of": "2026-09-11",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/house-races#race-md-1"
  },
  {
   "chamber": "House",
   "role": "candidate",
   "state": "OH",
   "district": "13",
   "name": "Emilia Sykes",
   "party": "Democratic",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "At House Science Committee hearing on data center infrastructure, pressed for consumer protections as Ohio hosts 217 data centers (fifth most nationally).",
   "date": "2026-02-24",
   "source": "https://sykes.house.gov/media/press-releases/ranking-member-sykes-presses-for-consumer-protections-as-data-centers-expand-across-ohio",
   "source_name": "",
   "grade": "",
   "lean": "guardrails",
   "as_of": "2026-09-06",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/house-races#race-oh-13"
  },
  {
   "chamber": "Senate",
   "role": "senator",
   "state": "AK",
   "district": "",
   "name": "Dan Sullivan",
   "party": "Republican",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "In his annual address to the Alaska Legislature, said he is pressing for \"new federal data centers on Air Force bases in Alaska for AI computing,\" which he said would help the military, raise domestic demand for Alaska gas and lower the cost of building and financing the gas pipeline; noted the Air Force had issued a request for information on Alaska data centers the day before at his urging.",
   "date": "2026-02-18",
   "source": "https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/sullivan-touts-alaska-comeback-historic-opportunities-in-annual-address-to-legislature",
   "source_name": "Sen. Sullivan press release (address to Legislature)",
   "grade": "",
   "lean": "accelerate",
   "as_of": "2026-09-05",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/senators#sen-s001198"
  },
  {
   "chamber": "Senate",
   "role": "senator",
   "state": "MO",
   "district": "",
   "name": "Josh Hawley",
   "party": "Republican",
   "kind": "action",
   "what": "Introduced the Guaranteeing Rate Insulation from Data Centers (GRID) Act with Sen. Blumenthal, requiring data centers to obtain power from sources separate from the grid (10-year transition for existing facilities), giving consumers grid priority, and requiring public disclosure of electricity use; said \"American families should not have to shoulder the burden of rising electricity costs produced by data centers.\"",
   "date": "2026-02-11",
   "source": "https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-blumenthal-introduce-bill-to-prevent-data-centers-from-increasing-electricity-costs-for-americans",
   "source_name": "Sen. Hawley press release",
   "grade": "A",
   "lean": "guardrails",
   "as_of": "2026-09-05",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/senators#sen-h001089"
  },
  {
   "chamber": "Senate",
   "role": "senator",
   "state": "MO",
   "district": "",
   "name": "Josh Hawley",
   "party": "Republican",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "Told St. Louis Public Radio, on introducing the GRID Act, that tech companies \"can absolutely afford to pay for their own electricity, and they should,\" and that residents cannot know a project's effect on them \"if they don't know exactly what the drawdown on power is going to be.\"",
   "date": "2026-02-11",
   "source": "https://www.stlpr.org/health-science-environment/2026-02-11/josh-hawley-data-centers-build-power-plants-missouri",
   "source_name": "St. Louis Public Radio",
   "grade": "A",
   "lean": "guardrails",
   "as_of": "2026-09-05",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/senators#sen-h001089"
  },
  {
   "chamber": "House",
   "role": "candidate",
   "state": "OH",
   "district": "13",
   "name": "Emilia Sykes",
   "party": "Democratic",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "Unveiled Affordability Agenda policy roadmap including a provision to reallocate electric grid costs so consumers are protected from price hikes driven by data center development.",
   "date": "2026-02-11",
   "source": "https://sykes.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-sykes-unveils-affordability-agenda-to-address-the-cost-of-living-crisis",
   "source_name": "",
   "grade": "",
   "lean": "guardrails",
   "as_of": "2026-09-06",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/house-races#race-oh-13"
  },
  {
   "chamber": "Senate",
   "role": "senator",
   "state": "MT",
   "district": "",
   "name": "Steve Daines",
   "party": "Republican",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "Chairing a Senate Foreign Relations subcommittee hearing on European energy reform, said \"whether it be for data centers, manufacturing, or defense production, reliable power is the backbone of our future prosperity.\"",
   "date": "2026-02-04",
   "source": "https://www.daines.senate.gov/2026/02/04/daines-discusses-need-for-energy-reform-in-europe/",
   "source_name": "Sen. Daines press release",
   "grade": "",
   "lean": "accelerate",
   "as_of": "2026-09-05",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/senators#sen-d000618"
  },
  {
   "chamber": "House",
   "role": "candidate",
   "state": "GA",
   "district": "7",
   "name": "Rich McCormick",
   "party": "Republican",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "Chaired hearing 'Powering America's AI Future: Assessing Policy Options to Increase Data Center Infrastructure,' advocated streamlining permitting for data centers.",
   "date": "2026-02",
   "source": "https://science.house.gov/2026/2/opening-statement-of-chairman-rich-mccormick-at",
   "source_name": "",
   "grade": "",
   "lean": "accelerate",
   "as_of": "2026-09-11",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/house-races#race-ga-7"
  },
  {
   "chamber": "Senate",
   "role": "senator",
   "state": "AR",
   "district": "",
   "name": "John Boozman",
   "party": "Republican",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "At a Senate Environment and Public Works hearing on permitting reform, highlighted AI and cloud investments including the West Memphis data center and said \"Arkansas was able to land these investments in part because of a reliable, affordable, and an all-the-above energy supply, including solar energy,\" backing permitting reform.",
   "date": "2026-01-29",
   "source": "https://www.boozman.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2026/1/boozman-backs-commonsense-permitting-reform-cites-arkansas-leadership",
   "source_name": "Sen. Boozman press release (EPW hearing)",
   "grade": "",
   "lean": "accelerate",
   "as_of": "2026-09-05",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/senators#sen-b001236"
  },
  {
   "chamber": "Senate",
   "role": "senator",
   "state": "RI",
   "district": "",
   "name": "Sheldon Whitehouse",
   "party": "Democratic",
   "kind": "action",
   "what": "With Sen. Reed and four other New England senators, wrote ISO New England asking how it will shield residential ratepayers from data-center-driven price increases; said \"As the ones who stand to benefit most, the multi-billion-dollar AI industry should be responsible for these costs.\"",
   "date": "2026-01-29",
   "source": "https://www.whitehouse.senate.gov/news/release/reed-whitehouse-seek-answers-about-how-new-regional-data-centers-could-drive-up-energy-health-environmental-costs-for-consumers/",
   "source_name": "Sen. Whitehouse press release",
   "grade": "A",
   "lean": "guardrails",
   "as_of": "2026-09-05",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/senators#sen-w000802"
  },
  {
   "chamber": "Senate",
   "role": "senator",
   "state": "MA",
   "district": "",
   "name": "Edward J. Markey",
   "party": "Democratic",
   "kind": "action",
   "what": "Led a letter from six New England senators to ISO New England asking how it will protect residential ratepayers from price increases driven by data center expansion. Markey: 'As the ones who stand to benefit most, the multi-billion-dollar AI industry should be responsible for these costs.'",
   "date": "2026-01-28",
   "source": "https://www.markey.senate.gov/news/press-releases/markey-welch-new-england-senators-call-for-answers-about-how-new-regional-data-centers-will-drive-up-energy-costs-for-consumers",
   "source_name": "Sen. Markey press release",
   "grade": "A",
   "lean": "guardrails",
   "as_of": "2026-09-05",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/senators#sen-m000133"
  },
  {
   "chamber": "Senate",
   "role": "senator",
   "state": "RI",
   "district": "",
   "name": "Jack Reed",
   "party": "Democratic",
   "kind": "action",
   "what": "With Sen. Whitehouse, Sen. Welch and three other New England senators, wrote ISO New England CEO Vamsi Chadalavada asking what strategies the grid operator will use to protect residential customers from data-center-driven price increases; Reed said \"We believe it is necessary to require tech companies, not American families, to foot the bill for their load.\"",
   "date": "2026-01-28",
   "source": "https://www.reed.senate.gov/news/releases/reed-and-whitehouse-seek-answers-about-how-new-regional-data-centers-could-drive-up-energy-health_environmental-costs-for-consumers",
   "source_name": "Sen. Reed press release",
   "grade": "B",
   "lean": "guardrails",
   "as_of": "2026-09-05",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/senators#sen-r000122"
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  {
   "chamber": "Senate",
   "role": "senator",
   "state": "VT",
   "district": "",
   "name": "Peter Welch",
   "party": "Democratic",
   "kind": "action",
   "what": "Signed, with Sens. Markey, Shaheen, Blumenthal, Reed and Whitehouse, a letter to ISO New England CEO Vamsi Chadalavada asking how the grid operator will protect residential ratepayers from data-center-driven price increases, stating 'the multi-billion-dollar AI industry should be responsible for these costs.'",
   "date": "2026-01-28",
   "source": "https://www.markey.senate.gov/news/press-releases/markey-welch-new-england-senators-call-for-answers-about-how-new-regional-data-centers-will-drive-up-energy-costs-for-consumers",
   "source_name": "Sen. Markey press release",
   "grade": "A",
   "lean": "guardrails",
   "as_of": "2026-09-05",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/senators#sen-w000800"
  },
  {
   "chamber": "Senate",
   "role": "senator",
   "state": "WV",
   "district": "",
   "name": "James C. Justice",
   "party": "Republican",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "Press release applauding American Power and Intelligence Corporation's multi-billion-dollar data center and microgrid campus in Mason County, a project he first announced with Fidelis New Energy as governor in 2023: 'I truly could not be prouder to see the seeds of our work from years ago begin to bloom.'",
   "date": "2026-01-28",
   "source": "https://www.justice.senate.gov/press-releases/senator-justice-touts-multi-billion-dollar-investment-in-mason-county-through-fidelis-new-energy/",
   "source_name": "Sen. Justice press release",
   "grade": "",
   "lean": "mixed",
   "as_of": "2026-09-05",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/senators#sen-j000312"
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  {
   "chamber": "Senate",
   "role": "senator",
   "state": "NH",
   "district": "",
   "name": "Jeanne Shaheen",
   "party": "Democratic",
   "kind": "action",
   "what": "Signed, with Sens. Welch, Blumenthal, Reed, Markey, and Whitehouse, a letter to ISO New England CEO Vamsi Chadalavada requesting the strategies ISO-NE plans to protect residential ratepayers from data-center-driven price increases, arguing that the AI industry, not families, should bear those costs.",
   "date": "2026-01-23",
   "source": "https://www.shaheen.senate.gov/news/press/shaheen-joins-colleagues-in-searching-for-answers-about-how-new-regional-data-centers-will-drive-up-energy-costs-for-new-england-communities",
   "source_name": "Sen. Shaheen press release",
   "grade": "B",
   "lean": "guardrails",
   "as_of": "2026-09-05",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/senators#sen-s001181"
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  {
   "chamber": "Senate",
   "role": "senator",
   "state": "MA",
   "district": "",
   "name": "Elizabeth Warren",
   "party": "Democratic",
   "kind": "action",
   "what": "Released the companies' responses: Google committed to pay for all electricity it uses and contribute to growth-related costs; Microsoft, CoreWeave and Equinix backed separate rate classes for data centers. Warren: 'These commitments do not explain how Big Tech companies – not American consumers – will bear the full cost of data centers.'",
   "date": "2026-01-22",
   "source": "https://www.warren.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/warren-senators-secure-new-commitments-from-big-tech-on-electricity-costs-but-companies-dodge-accountability-for-hiking-families-utility-bills/",
   "source_name": "Sen. Warren press release",
   "grade": "A",
   "lean": "guardrails",
   "as_of": "2026-09-05",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/senators#sen-w000817"
  },
  {
   "chamber": "Senate",
   "role": "senator",
   "state": "WI",
   "district": "",
   "name": "Ron Johnson",
   "party": "Republican",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "Told Wisconsin Watch that data centers' impact on the state's electrical grid is a 'very serious concern,' adding he is unsure local officials have 'really factored it in properly.'",
   "date": "2026-01-22",
   "source": "https://wisconsinwatch.org/2026/01/wisconsin-data-centers-politics-ai-port-washington-federal-lawmakers/",
   "source_name": "Wisconsin Watch",
   "grade": "",
   "lean": "mixed",
   "as_of": "2026-09-05",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/senators#sen-j000293"
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  {
   "chamber": "Senate",
   "role": "senator",
   "state": "WI",
   "district": "",
   "name": "Tammy Baldwin",
   "party": "Democratic",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "Told Wisconsin Watch: 'The developers of these need to have commitments to the local community that they won't see, that they won't have to shoulder the costs of the energy use and water use by these data centers,' and said any data-center moratorium should first be considered by the state Legislature.",
   "date": "2026-01-22",
   "source": "https://wisconsinwatch.org/2026/01/wisconsin-data-centers-politics-ai-port-washington-federal-lawmakers/",
   "source_name": "Wisconsin Watch",
   "grade": "",
   "lean": "guardrails",
   "as_of": "2026-09-05",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/senators#sen-b001230"
  },
  {
   "chamber": "Senate",
   "role": "senator",
   "state": "GA",
   "district": "",
   "name": "Raphael G. Warnock",
   "party": "Democratic",
   "kind": "action",
   "what": "Secured $50 million in the FY2026 government funding law to help communities address energy and water pressures from resource-intensive projects including data centers: \"This bipartisan legislation will help give Georgians and Americans relief from the energy and water pressures of new resource-intensive projects.\"",
   "date": "2026-01-16",
   "source": "https://www.warnock.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/warnock-secures-50m-to-address-growing-energy-and-water-demands-from-data-centers/",
   "source_name": "Sen. Warnock press release",
   "grade": "A",
   "lean": "guardrails",
   "as_of": "2026-09-05",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/senators#sen-w000790"
  },
  {
   "chamber": "Senate",
   "role": "senator",
   "state": "MN",
   "district": "",
   "name": "Tina Smith",
   "party": "Democratic",
   "kind": "action",
   "what": "Named as an original cosponsor of Sen. Van Hollen's Power for the People Act, which directs states to evaluate data-center rate classes, instructs FERC to ensure data centers pay for local transmission upgrades, and creates an interconnection system pushing data centers to offset grid impact with new generation and storage under labor standards.",
   "date": "2026-01-15",
   "source": "https://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-releases/van-hollen-leads-new-bill-to-ensure-americans-arent-footing-the-bill-for-big-data-centers",
   "source_name": "Sen. Van Hollen press release",
   "grade": "A",
   "lean": "guardrails",
   "as_of": "2026-09-05",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/senators#sen-s001203"
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  {
   "chamber": "Senate",
   "role": "candidate",
   "state": "NJ",
   "district": "",
   "name": "Cory Booker",
   "party": "Democratic",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "Cosponsored the Power for the People Act (Van Hollen, introduced Jan 15 2026): new data-center rate classes, a FERC rule making data centers pay for local transmission upgrades, interconnection incentives to bring their own generation and storage, and prevailing-wage standards.",
   "date": "2026-01-15",
   "source": "https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press/booker-van-hollen-colleagues-introduce-legislation-to-ensure-americans-arent-footing-the-bill-for-big-data-centers",
   "source_name": "",
   "grade": "",
   "lean": "guardrails",
   "as_of": "2026-08-25",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/senate-races#race-nj"
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  {
   "chamber": "House",
   "role": "candidate",
   "state": "CA",
   "district": "49",
   "name": "Mike Levin",
   "party": "Democratic",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "Introduced the SHIELD Act (H.R.7066, Stopping Hikes In Electricity from Large Load Demands): separate rate class for loads over 75 MW, prioritizes interconnection for renewable-powered large loads. Levin: “Families should not be forced to subsidize massive energy costs for billion-dollar companies.”",
   "date": "2026-01-14",
   "source": "https://levin.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-mike-levin-introduces-new-bill-to-stop-data-centers-from-driving-up-electricity-prices-for-consumers",
   "source_name": "",
   "grade": "",
   "lean": "guardrails",
   "as_of": "2026-09-11",
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  {
   "chamber": "House",
   "role": "candidate",
   "state": "DE",
   "district": "AL",
   "name": "Sarah McBride",
   "party": "Democratic",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "Pressed Trump administration at Science, Space, and Technology hearing on data center community impacts; raised concerns about strain on energy and water supply and utility costs",
   "date": "2026-01-14",
   "source": "https://mcbride.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-mcbride-presses-trump-administration-data-center-impacts-secures",
   "source_name": "",
   "grade": "",
   "lean": "guardrails",
   "as_of": "2026-09-11",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/house-races#race-de-al"
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  {
   "chamber": "Senate",
   "role": "senator",
   "state": "AR",
   "district": "",
   "name": "Tom Cotton",
   "party": "Republican",
   "kind": "action",
   "what": "Introduced the DATA Act of 2026, which would exempt new isolated electricity generation and supply systems built to serve new loads (manufacturers, data centers and other energy-intensive industries) from certain federal regulation so they can operate independent of the existing grid. Cotton: \"American dominance in artificial intelligence and other crucial emerging industries should not come at the expense of Arkansans paying higher energy costs.\"",
   "date": "2026-01-08",
   "source": "https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases/cotton-introduces-bill-to-lower-energy-costs-for-arkansans",
   "source_name": "Sen. Cotton press release",
   "grade": "",
   "lean": "mixed",
   "as_of": "2026-09-05",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/senators#sen-c001095"
  },
  {
   "chamber": "House",
   "role": "candidate",
   "state": "NJ",
   "district": "8",
   "name": "Rob Menendez",
   "party": "Democratic",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "Co-introduced the PRICE Act and Data Center Transparency Act with Rep. Casar. The PRICE Act requires data centers to generate their own electricity (75% renewable by 2035, 100% by 2040). The Transparency Act mandates EPA quarterly environmental data and EIA semi-annual energy data collection.",
   "date": "2026-01-08",
   "source": "https://menendez.house.gov/media/press-releases/-menendez-casar-introduce-groundbreaking-legislation-to-protect-americans-from-financial-and-environmental-impacts-of-ai-data-centers",
   "source_name": "",
   "grade": "",
   "lean": "guardrails",
   "as_of": "2026-09-12",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/house-races#race-nj-8"
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  {
   "chamber": "House",
   "role": "candidate",
   "state": "TX",
   "district": "37",
   "name": "Greg Casar",
   "party": "Democratic",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "Co-introduced the PRICE Act and Data Center Transparency Act with Rep. Menendez. Argues data center projects should be blocked if they raise electricity bills or harm communities.",
   "date": "2026-01-08",
   "source": "https://menendez.house.gov/media/press-releases/-menendez-casar-introduce-groundbreaking-legislation-to-protect-americans-from-financial-and-environmental-impacts-of-ai-data-centers",
   "source_name": "",
   "grade": "",
   "lean": "guardrails",
   "as_of": "2026-09-12",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/house-races#race-tx-37"
  },
  {
   "chamber": "Senate",
   "role": "senator",
   "state": "GA",
   "district": "",
   "name": "Raphael G. Warnock",
   "party": "Democratic",
   "kind": "action",
   "what": "With Sen. Markey and five other senators, wrote FERC Chair Laura Swett urging the commission to prevent data center demand from producing unjust or unreasonable electricity cost increases for households, warning AI and crypto data centers could add over 10,000 MW of demand with costs passed to residential ratepayers.",
   "date": "2026-01-05",
   "source": "https://www.warnock.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/warnock-markey-push-trump-admin-to-shield-americans-from-data-center-energy-costs/",
   "source_name": "Sen. Warnock press release",
   "grade": "A",
   "lean": "guardrails",
   "as_of": "2026-09-05",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/senators#sen-w000790"
  },
  {
   "chamber": "Senate",
   "role": "candidate",
   "state": "MI",
   "district": "",
   "name": "Abdul El-Sayed",
   "party": "Democratic",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "Released a framework requiring developers to guarantee no utility rate increases, protect water and grid reliability, bar utilities from citing data-center demand to weaken Michigan clean-energy law, and attach clear penalties to every commitment.",
   "date": "2026-01",
   "source": "https://planetdetroit.org/2026/01/el-sayed-data-centers-senate/",
   "source_name": "",
   "grade": "",
   "lean": "guardrails",
   "as_of": "2026-08-25",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/senate-races#race-mi"
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  {
   "chamber": "Senate",
   "role": "senator",
   "state": "CO",
   "district": "",
   "name": "Michael F. Bennet",
   "party": "Democratic",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "Campaign energy platform: \"Massive energy users like data centers shouldn't drive up utility bills for Colorado families\"; would \"require new data centers to cover the cost of the energy they consume and to help finance the infrastructure they need,\" and require new projects to align with Colorado's clean energy, emissions, water conservation and workforce goals.",
   "date": "2026",
   "source": "https://www.michaelbennet.com/priorities/energy/",
   "source_name": "Bennet for Governor campaign site",
   "grade": "",
   "lean": "guardrails",
   "as_of": "2026-09-05",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/senators#sen-b001267"
  },
  {
   "chamber": "Senate",
   "role": "senator",
   "state": "NV",
   "district": "",
   "name": "Catherine Cortez Masto",
   "party": "Democratic",
   "kind": "action",
   "what": "Submitted a $1,570,000 FY2027 community project request for the Desert Research Institute's Computing Infrastructure Evaluation Tool, \"a cost-benefit framework to help Nevadans weigh trade-offs of rapid data center growth, considering water and energy resources, economic stability, and community well-being,\" plus $2,107,000 for a UNLV Energy Platform for Data Centers research project.",
   "date": "2026",
   "source": "https://www.cortezmasto.senate.gov/help/federal-funds/appropriations/senator-cortez-mastos-fy-2027-submitted-community-project-requests/",
   "source_name": "Sen. Cortez Masto FY2027 community project requests",
   "grade": "",
   "lean": "guardrails",
   "as_of": "2026-09-05",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/senators#sen-c001113"
  },
  {
   "chamber": "Senate",
   "role": "candidate",
   "state": "AK",
   "district": "",
   "name": "Dan S. Sullivan",
   "party": "Republican",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "Petitioned to place data centers on Air Force and military installations.",
   "date": "2026",
   "source": "https://www.newsweek.com/ai-data-center-war-where-democrats-republicans-in-key-senate-races-stand-12354265",
   "source_name": "",
   "grade": "",
   "lean": "accelerate",
   "as_of": "2026-08-25",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/senate-races#race-ak"
  },
  {
   "chamber": "Senate",
   "role": "candidate",
   "state": "GA",
   "district": "",
   "name": "Mike Collins",
   "party": "Republican",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "Campaigning on data centers: says Georgia's 200+ data centers matter but local leaders should decide whether one fits their community — “if a data center goes into a local community and destroys the infrastructure, you didn't do good” — while allowing a federal role given AI competition with China. Meta operates a large campus in his House district.",
   "date": "2026",
   "source": "https://www.local3news.com/local-news/decision-2026-u-s-senate-candidate-mike-collins-makes-campaign-stop-in-dalton/article_7ca14bf8-2e99-40a6-acc6-6dfd684a1f0e.html",
   "source_name": "",
   "grade": "",
   "lean": "mixed",
   "as_of": "2026-08-25",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/senate-races#race-ga"
  },
  {
   "chamber": "Senate",
   "role": "candidate",
   "state": "IA",
   "district": "",
   "name": "Ashley Hinson",
   "party": "Republican",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "Emphasised American AI leadership and competition with China; no specific data-center restrictions stated.",
   "date": "2026",
   "source": "https://www.newsweek.com/ai-data-center-war-where-democrats-republicans-in-key-senate-races-stand-12354265",
   "source_name": "",
   "grade": "",
   "lean": "accelerate",
   "as_of": "2026-08-25",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/senate-races#race-ia"
  },
  {
   "chamber": "Senate",
   "role": "candidate",
   "state": "IA",
   "district": "",
   "name": "Josh Turek",
   "party": "Democratic",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "Framed his campaign around opposing billionaires and large corporations and embraced local moratorium sentiment; no detailed data-center platform published.",
   "date": "2026",
   "source": "https://www.newsweek.com/ai-data-center-war-where-democrats-republicans-in-key-senate-races-stand-12354265",
   "source_name": "",
   "grade": "",
   "lean": "mixed",
   "as_of": "2026-08-25",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/senate-races#race-ia"
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  {
   "chamber": "Senate",
   "role": "candidate",
   "state": "ME",
   "district": "",
   "name": "Susan Collins",
   "party": "Republican",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "Voiced concern about data-center energy consumption and cost pressure and toured redevelopment sites with Energy Secretary Chris Wright, while blaming rising rates on Democratic state leaders.",
   "date": "2026",
   "source": "https://www.newsweek.com/ai-data-center-war-where-democrats-republicans-in-key-senate-races-stand-12354265",
   "source_name": "",
   "grade": "",
   "lean": "mixed",
   "as_of": "2026-08-25",
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  },
  {
   "chamber": "Senate",
   "role": "candidate",
   "state": "ME",
   "district": "",
   "name": "Troy Jackson",
   "party": "Democratic",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "Set conditions for data centers: good-paying union jobs, fair tax payment, environmental protection, local community engagement, and covering their own power costs.",
   "date": "2026",
   "source": "https://www.newsweek.com/ai-data-center-war-where-democrats-republicans-in-key-senate-races-stand-12354265",
   "source_name": "",
   "grade": "",
   "lean": "guardrails",
   "as_of": "2026-08-25",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/senate-races#race-me"
  },
  {
   "chamber": "Senate",
   "role": "candidate",
   "state": "NE",
   "district": "",
   "name": "Dan Osborn",
   "party": "Independent",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "Called for shifting investment away from data centers and toward hospitals.",
   "date": "2026",
   "source": "https://rivercountry.newschannelnebraska.com/story/336427630/fact-check-dan-osborn-data-centers",
   "source_name": "",
   "grade": "",
   "lean": "guardrails",
   "as_of": "2026-08-25",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/senate-races#race-ne"
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  {
   "chamber": "Senate",
   "role": "candidate",
   "state": "NC",
   "district": "",
   "name": "Michael Whatley",
   "party": "Republican",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "Reported by NBC News to back data-center tax breaks while owning stock in data-center companies.",
   "date": "2026",
   "source": "https://www.ncdp.org/media/new-from-nbc-news-michael-whatley-backs-tax-breaks-for-data-centers-while-owning-stock-in-data-center-companies/",
   "source_name": "",
   "grade": "",
   "lean": "accelerate",
   "as_of": "2026-08-25",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/senate-races#race-nc"
  },
  {
   "chamber": "House",
   "role": "candidate",
   "state": "MD",
   "district": "7",
   "name": "Kweisi Mfume",
   "party": "Democratic",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "Introduced H.R. 8241, the Power for the People Act of 2026, with Rep. Paul Tonko — the House companion to S.3682, which directs states to consider data-center rate classes and seeks a FERC rule making data centers pay for the transmission upgrades they require.",
   "date": "2026",
   "source": "https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/8241/all-info",
   "source_name": "",
   "grade": "",
   "lean": "guardrails",
   "as_of": "2026-09-11",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/house-races#race-md-7"
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  {
   "chamber": "Senate",
   "role": "senator",
   "state": "HI",
   "district": "",
   "name": "Brian Schatz",
   "party": "Democratic",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "In an interview on the Volts podcast, agreed ('100%') with the proposal that data centers needing grid capacity should fund distributed solar, storage and heat pumps on homes, and said it would be 'a rounding error' for highly profitable AI firms to also fund carbon dioxide removal.",
   "date": "2025-12-31",
   "source": "https://www.volts.wtf/p/sen-brian-schatz-wants-permitting",
   "source_name": "Volts (David Roberts) interview transcript",
   "grade": "",
   "lean": "guardrails",
   "as_of": "2026-09-05",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/senators#sen-s001194"
  },
  {
   "chamber": "Senate",
   "role": "senator",
   "state": "TN",
   "district": "",
   "name": "Marsha Blackburn",
   "party": "Republican",
   "kind": "action",
   "what": "Unveiled the TRUMP AMERICA AI Act national AI framework, which 'requires data center operators to be responsible for the full cost of all energy and water infrastructure needed for their operation, including construction, maintenance, and upgrades with no impact on ratepayers.'",
   "date": "2025-12-19",
   "source": "https://www.blackburn.senate.gov/2025/12/technology/blackburn-unveils-national-policy-framework-for-artificial-intelligence",
   "source_name": "Sen. Blackburn press release",
   "grade": "B",
   "lean": "mixed",
   "as_of": "2026-09-05",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/senators#sen-b001243"
  },
  {
   "chamber": "Senate",
   "role": "senator",
   "state": "AZ",
   "district": "",
   "name": "Ruben Gallego",
   "party": "Democratic",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "On the Volts podcast discussing his energy plan, said that if data centers strain the grid \"the resident and the small business owner should not be having to pay the differential caused by these companies,\" that legislation should ensure \"the individual consumer will be held harmless\" while the large-load customer pays the difference, and that data centers should \"bring your own energy\" such as SMRs rather than restarting old coal or gas plants.",
   "date": "2025-12-17",
   "source": "https://www.volts.wtf/p/sen-ruben-gallego-has-a-new-energy",
   "source_name": "Volts (David Roberts) podcast transcript",
   "grade": "",
   "lean": "guardrails",
   "as_of": "2026-09-05",
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   "chamber": "Senate",
   "role": "senator",
   "state": "CT",
   "district": "",
   "name": "Richard Blumenthal",
   "party": "Democratic",
   "kind": "action",
   "what": "With Sens. Warren and Van Hollen, sent letters to Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Meta and three other companies probing whether \"tech companies are passing on the costs of building and operating their data centers to ordinary Americans,\" including who bears grid-upgrade costs if the AI boom subsides.",
   "date": "2025-12-16",
   "source": "https://www.warren.senate.gov/news/in-the-news/senators-investigate-role-of-a-i-data-centers-in-rising-electricity-costs/",
   "source_name": "Sen. Warren press office (in the news)",
   "grade": "A",
   "lean": "guardrails",
   "as_of": "2026-09-05",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/senators#sen-b001277"
  },
  {
   "chamber": "Senate",
   "role": "senator",
   "state": "MA",
   "district": "",
   "name": "Elizabeth Warren",
   "party": "Democratic",
   "kind": "action",
   "what": "With Sens. Van Hollen and Blumenthal, sent letters to Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Meta, CoreWeave, Digital Realty and Equinix asking how they will keep data center grid costs off consumers' bills. Warren: 'Through these utility price increases, American families bankroll the electricity costs of trillion-dollar tech companies.'",
   "date": "2025-12-16",
   "source": "https://www.warren.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/senator-warren-lawmakers-open-investigation-into-big-tech-data-centers-role-in-driving-up-families-utility-costs",
   "source_name": "Sen. Warren press release",
   "grade": "A",
   "lean": "guardrails",
   "as_of": "2026-09-05",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/senators#sen-w000817"
  },
  {
   "chamber": "Senate",
   "role": "senator",
   "state": "MD",
   "district": "",
   "name": "Chris Van Hollen",
   "party": "Democratic",
   "kind": "action",
   "what": "With Sens. Warren and Blumenthal, sent letters to Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Meta, CoreWeave, Digital Realty and Equinix asking how they will prevent data center grid costs from being passed to consumers.",
   "date": "2025-12-16",
   "source": "https://www.warren.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/senator-warren-lawmakers-open-investigation-into-big-tech-data-centers-role-in-driving-up-families-utility-costs",
   "source_name": "Sen. Warren press release (joint)",
   "grade": "A",
   "lean": "guardrails",
   "as_of": "2026-09-05",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/senators#sen-v000128"
  },
  {
   "chamber": "House",
   "role": "candidate",
   "state": "MI",
   "district": "12",
   "name": "Rashida Tlaib",
   "party": "Democratic",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "Issued statement after Southfield City Council approved a Metrobloks AI data center, citing residents' concerns about electricity costs rising 'as much as 267%' and water consumption of 'millions of gallons per day.'",
   "date": "2025-12-16",
   "source": "https://tlaib.house.gov/posts/tlaib-statement-on-ai-data-center-vote-in-southfield",
   "source_name": "",
   "grade": "",
   "lean": "guardrails",
   "as_of": "2026-09-22",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/house-races#race-mi-12"
  },
  {
   "chamber": "Senate",
   "role": "senator",
   "state": "WA",
   "district": "",
   "name": "Maria Cantwell",
   "party": "Democratic",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "Asked about environmental groups' call for a data-center moratorium, Cantwell said advocates 'should call for an above-all energy plan that allows for the construction of renewables to play into that demand for the future,' adding 'we're growing, so we need more energy sources.'",
   "date": "2025-12-10",
   "source": "https://www.eenews.net/articles/lawmakers-oppose-greens-call-for-data-center-moratorium/",
   "source_name": "E&E News",
   "grade": "",
   "lean": "accelerate",
   "as_of": "2026-09-05",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/senators#sen-c000127"
  },
  {
   "chamber": "House",
   "role": "candidate",
   "state": "OH",
   "district": "1",
   "name": "Greg Landsman",
   "party": "Democratic",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "Introduced H.R. 6529, the Protecting Families from AI Data Center Energy Costs Act, directing FERC to convene stakeholders and recommend ways to prevent data center energy costs from being passed onto residents.",
   "date": "2025-12-09",
   "source": "https://landsman.house.gov/posts/landsman-beyer-introduce-bill-to-protect-residents-from-rising-costs-caused-by-ai-data-centers",
   "source_name": "",
   "grade": "",
   "lean": "guardrails",
   "as_of": "2026-09-06",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/house-races#race-oh-1"
  },
  {
   "chamber": "House",
   "role": "candidate",
   "state": "OR",
   "district": "2",
   "name": "Cliff Bentz",
   "party": "Republican",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "Sponsored and passed H.R. 655 (The Dalles Watershed Development Act) through the House, transferring 150 acres from Mt. Hood National Forest to The Dalles to triple reservoir capacity; said he did not ask the city how the water would be used",
   "date": "2025-12-09",
   "source": "https://bentz.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-bentz-s-bill-to-expand-the-city-of-the-dalles-water-passed-in-us-house-of-representatives",
   "source_name": "",
   "grade": "",
   "lean": "accelerate",
   "as_of": "2026-09-11",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/house-races#race-or-2"
  },
  {
   "chamber": "House",
   "role": "candidate",
   "state": "ME",
   "district": "1",
   "name": "Chellie Pingree",
   "party": "Democratic",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "Spokesperson said she believes Congress has a responsibility to assess environmental and consumer impacts of data center and AI expansion and put 'strong, science-based protections in place'",
   "date": "2025-12-08",
   "source": "https://www.mainepublic.org/climate/2025-12-08/maine-groups-join-call-for-u-s-data-center-moratorium",
   "source_name": "",
   "grade": "",
   "lean": "guardrails",
   "as_of": "2026-09-11",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/house-races#race-me-1"
  },
  {
   "chamber": "Senate",
   "role": "senator",
   "state": "AZ",
   "district": "",
   "name": "Ruben Gallego",
   "party": "Democratic",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "Announcing his energy plan, said utilities are mostly regulated at the state and local level but the \"federal government can invest in technology to divert energy from data centers during lulls in demand.\"",
   "date": "2025-12-04",
   "source": "https://news.azpm.org/p/azpmnews/2025/12/4/227532-sen-gallego-proposes-slate-of-energy-policies-focusing-on-cost-and-reliability/",
   "source_name": "AZPM",
   "grade": "",
   "lean": "guardrails",
   "as_of": "2026-09-05",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/senators#sen-g000574"
  },
  {
   "chamber": "House",
   "role": "candidate",
   "state": "WI",
   "district": "2",
   "name": "Mark Pocan",
   "party": "Democratic",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "Told Wisconsin Watch that Congress needs 'proper regulation that's good on all fronts related to AI' and that he feels Congress is 'not even crawling at this point.' His district includes 11 Madison-based data centers.",
   "date": "2025-12",
   "source": "https://wisconsinwatch.org/2025/12/wisconsin-foxconn-data-center-energy-trump-ai-congress-lawmakers-republican-democrat/",
   "source_name": "",
   "grade": "",
   "lean": "guardrails",
   "as_of": "2026-09-11",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/house-races#race-wi-2"
  },
  {
   "chamber": "House",
   "role": "candidate",
   "state": "WI",
   "district": "3",
   "name": "Derrick Van Orden",
   "party": "Republican",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "Said 'The average Wisconsinite should not have to subsidize the power or water for a commercial entity' and suggested data centers should either help pay for rising utility rates or 'self-power.'",
   "date": "2025-12",
   "source": "https://wisconsinwatch.org/2025/12/wisconsin-foxconn-data-center-energy-trump-ai-congress-lawmakers-republican-democrat/",
   "source_name": "",
   "grade": "",
   "lean": "mixed",
   "as_of": "2026-09-11",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/house-races#race-wi-3"
  },
  {
   "chamber": "Senate",
   "role": "senator",
   "state": "NM",
   "district": "",
   "name": "Martin Heinrich",
   "party": "Democratic",
   "kind": "action",
   "what": "With Sen. Mike Lee, sent a bipartisan letter urging FERC to take up DOE's Section 403 proposal for a rulemaking on large-load interconnection; Heinrich called it \"a step in the right direction\" and said the rule should \"ensure that households aren't left covering the increased demand from large new energy users.\"",
   "date": "2025-11-21",
   "source": "https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/heinrich-lee-back-doe-proposal-requiring-ferc-action-on-large-load-grid-connections",
   "source_name": "Sen. Heinrich press release",
   "grade": "A",
   "lean": "guardrails",
   "as_of": "2026-09-05",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/senators#sen-h001046"
  },
  {
   "chamber": "Senate",
   "role": "senator",
   "state": "DE",
   "district": "",
   "name": "Christopher A. Coons",
   "party": "Democratic",
   "kind": "action",
   "what": "Introduced the Liquid Cooling for AI Act (with Sen. Dave McCormick): GAO to assess R&D needs for liquid cooling in data centers, DOE to report recommendations, and an industry advisory body; the release cites LBNL's finding that data centers used 4.4% of U.S. electricity in 2023 and could reach 12.8% by 2028. Coons: \"Leading the world in AI innovation shouldn't have to mean skyrocketing energy bills for American families or giving up ground in the fight against climate change.\"",
   "date": "2025-11-20",
   "source": "https://www.coons.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senators-coons-mccormick-introduce-bill-to-boost-us-ai-leadership-with-energy-efficient-liquid-cooling-technology",
   "source_name": "Sen. Coons press release",
   "grade": "",
   "lean": "mixed",
   "as_of": "2026-09-05",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/senators#sen-c001088"
  },
  {
   "chamber": "Senate",
   "role": "senator",
   "state": "CA",
   "district": "",
   "name": "Adam B. Schiff",
   "party": "Democratic",
   "kind": "action",
   "what": "Co-signed letter with Sens. Markey, Van Hollen, Warren, Welch, Blumenthal and Warnock to FERC Chair Laura Swett urging the agency to ensure increased energy demand from data centers does not result in unjust or unreasonable rate hikes for American households.",
   "date": "2025-11-17",
   "source": "https://www.schiff.senate.gov/news/press-releases/news-sen-schiff-joins-sen-markey-colleagues-in-urging-federal-energy-regulator-to-prevent-data-centers-from-dramatically-hiking-energy-costs-for-american-families/",
   "source_name": "Sen. Schiff press release",
   "grade": "A",
   "lean": "guardrails",
   "as_of": "2026-09-11",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/senators#sen-s001150"
  },
  {
   "chamber": "House",
   "role": "candidate",
   "state": "CA",
   "district": "15",
   "name": "Kevin Mullin",
   "party": "Democratic",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "Led a group of 20 House members in a letter to FERC, Edison Electric Institute, and the Data Center Coalition expressing concern that data center energy costs are being passed onto consumers and requesting information on consumer protections.",
   "date": "2025-10-28",
   "source": "https://kevinmullin.house.gov/2025/10/28/rep-mullin-leads-group-of-lawmakers-investigating-impact-of-data-centers-on-energy-costs/",
   "source_name": "",
   "grade": "",
   "lean": "guardrails",
   "as_of": "2026-09-12",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/house-races#race-ca-15"
  },
  {
   "chamber": "House",
   "role": "candidate",
   "state": "MI",
   "district": "6",
   "name": "Debbie Dingell",
   "party": "Democratic",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "One of 20 House members who signed a letter to FERC, Edison Electric Institute, and the Data Center Coalition expressing concern that data center energy costs are increasingly being passed onto everyday Americans and requesting information on consumer protections.",
   "date": "2025-10-28",
   "source": "https://kevinmullin.house.gov/2025/10/28/rep-mullin-leads-group-of-lawmakers-investigating-impact-of-data-centers-on-energy-costs/",
   "source_name": "",
   "grade": "",
   "lean": "guardrails",
   "as_of": "2026-09-07",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/house-races#race-mi-6"
  },
  {
   "chamber": "Senate",
   "role": "senator",
   "state": "MO",
   "district": "",
   "name": "Josh Hawley",
   "party": "Republican",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "After Missouri Senate President Pro Tem Cindy O'Laughlin called his data-center concerns misleading, said she \"told me to stop asking questions about data centers and higher electricity rates. Not a chance.\"",
   "date": "2025-10-17",
   "source": "https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-doubles-down-on-surging-data-center-concerns-in-response-to-state-legislator",
   "source_name": "Sen. Hawley press release",
   "grade": "A",
   "lean": "guardrails",
   "as_of": "2026-09-05",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/senators#sen-h001089"
  },
  {
   "chamber": "Senate",
   "role": "senator",
   "state": "MO",
   "district": "",
   "name": "Josh Hawley",
   "party": "Republican",
   "kind": "action",
   "what": "Sent a letter to Ameren CEO Martin Lyons asking whether Ameren analyzed how discounted data-center contracts will affect residential prices and whether it prioritized household rate stability, saying Missourians \"should not be forced to subsidize corporate projects while struggling to keep their lights on.\"",
   "date": "2025-10-15",
   "source": "https://www.hawley.senate.gov/?p=6560",
   "source_name": "Sen. Hawley press release",
   "grade": "A",
   "lean": "guardrails",
   "as_of": "2026-09-05",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/senators#sen-h001089"
  },
  {
   "chamber": "Senate",
   "role": "senator",
   "state": "CO",
   "district": "",
   "name": "Michael F. Bennet",
   "party": "Democratic",
   "kind": "action",
   "what": "Co-signed (with Hickenlooper and four House members) a letter to Energy Secretary Wright on cancelled Colorado energy projects stating: \"In an era where artificial intelligence and data centers are driving a rise in energy demand, we must meet these challenges by investing in responsible and affordable energy solutions, rather than destabilizing them.\"",
   "date": "2025-10-14",
   "source": "https://www.hickenlooper.senate.gov/press_releases/hickenlooper-bennet-neguse-degette-crow-pettersen-demand-answers-after-trump-admin-cut-600m-for-colorado-energy-projects/",
   "source_name": "Sen. Hickenlooper press release",
   "grade": "",
   "lean": "guardrails",
   "as_of": "2026-09-05",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/senators#sen-b001267"
  },
  {
   "chamber": "Senate",
   "role": "senator",
   "state": "TX",
   "district": "",
   "name": "Ted Cruz",
   "party": "Republican",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "Press release after touring Oracle and OpenAI's Stargate AI data center in Abilene: 'Texas is leading the way to make sure the United States beats China in the AI race. This is the beginning of a long-term effort to invest in American jobs, supply the additional power needed for AI, and deliver products and services that will benefit all Americans.'",
   "date": "2025-09-24",
   "source": "https://www.cruz.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/sen-cruz-tours-oracle-and-openais-ai-data-center-in-abilene-applauds-announcement-of-further-investment-in-texas",
   "source_name": "Sen. Cruz press release",
   "grade": "",
   "lean": "mixed",
   "as_of": "2026-09-05",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/senators#sen-c001098"
  },
  {
   "chamber": "Senate",
   "role": "senator",
   "state": "WY",
   "district": "",
   "name": "Cynthia M. Lummis",
   "party": "Republican",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "Op-ed in Cowboy State Daily arguing Wyoming baseload energy should power U.S. AI data centers ('If we don't power America's AI with Wyoming energy, China will build their AI dominance on their coal instead'), citing 100 MW-plus AI training clusters; it does not address ratepayer or community impacts.",
   "date": "2025-09-23",
   "source": "https://www.lummis.senate.gov/press-releases/icymi-op-ed-from-senator-lummis-in-csd-wyoming-baseload-energy-is-trumps-secret-weapon-in-ai-war-against-china/",
   "source_name": "Sen. Lummis press release (op-ed reprint)",
   "grade": "",
   "lean": "accelerate",
   "as_of": "2026-09-05",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/senators#sen-l000571"
  },
  {
   "chamber": "House",
   "role": "candidate",
   "state": "OH",
   "district": "12",
   "name": "Troy Balderson",
   "party": "Republican",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "Led H.R. 1047, the GRID Power Act, directing FERC to let grid operators fast-track dispatchable power projects through interconnection queues. Cited data center growth in central Ohio. Passed the House.",
   "date": "2025-09-18",
   "source": "https://balderson.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2887",
   "source_name": "",
   "grade": "",
   "lean": "accelerate",
   "as_of": "2026-09-06",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/house-races#race-oh-12"
  },
  {
   "chamber": "Senate",
   "role": "senator",
   "state": "AZ",
   "district": "",
   "name": "Mark Kelly",
   "party": "Democratic",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "Released the \"AI for America\" roadmap, noting data center power use could reach up to 12% of national electricity demand and proposing an AI Horizon Fund financed by AI companies; \"As AI companies thrive, they must be good partners and invest in our workers, our economy, and our energy future.\"",
   "date": "2025-09-17",
   "source": "https://www.kelly.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/kelly-releases-ai-for-america-a-roadmap-to-make-ai-work-for-all-americans-not-just-big-companies/",
   "source_name": "Sen. Kelly press release",
   "grade": "B",
   "lean": "guardrails",
   "as_of": "2026-09-05",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/senators#sen-k000377"
  },
  {
   "chamber": "House",
   "role": "candidate",
   "state": "UT",
   "district": "2",
   "name": "Blake Moore",
   "party": "Republican",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "Introduced bipartisan 'Unleashing Low-Cost Rural AI Act' requiring DOE, Interior, and Agriculture to study how AI data center expansions impact rural America — energy supply, reliability, consumer costs, and infrastructure",
   "date": "2025-09-16",
   "source": "https://blakemoore.house.gov/media/press-releases/representatives-moore-costa-introduce-legislation-to-study-impact-of-artificial-intelligence-in-rural-america",
   "source_name": "",
   "grade": "",
   "lean": "mixed",
   "as_of": "2026-09-11",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/house-races#race-ut-2"
  },
  {
   "chamber": "House",
   "role": "candidate",
   "state": "DE",
   "district": "AL",
   "name": "Sarah McBride",
   "party": "Democratic",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "Co-sponsored H.R. 5332, Liquid Cooling for AI Act: bipartisan bill directing GAO to assess liquid cooling for AI compute and HPC facilities",
   "date": "2025-09-15",
   "source": "https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/5332/cosponsors",
   "source_name": "",
   "grade": "",
   "lean": "guardrails",
   "as_of": "2026-09-11",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/house-races#race-de-al"
  },
  {
   "chamber": "House",
   "role": "candidate",
   "state": "OH",
   "district": "9",
   "name": "Marcy Kaptur",
   "party": "Democratic",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "In House floor remarks on the FY2026 Energy and Water Development bill, warned that unchecked data center growth could raise average US electricity generation costs by roughly 8% by 2030. Cited Ohio families seeing 10%+ monthly bill increases.",
   "date": "2025-09-03",
   "source": "https://kaptur.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/ranking-member-kaptur-floor-remarks-2026-energy-and-water-development",
   "source_name": "",
   "grade": "",
   "lean": "guardrails",
   "as_of": "2026-09-06",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/house-races#race-oh-9"
  },
  {
   "chamber": "House",
   "role": "candidate",
   "state": "NV",
   "district": "3",
   "name": "Susie Lee",
   "party": "Democratic",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "Toured Switch AI factory in Las Vegas with House Democratic Leader Jeffries; praised Switch for 'bringing the cutting edge of AI innovation right here to southern Nevada' and creating good-paying jobs",
   "date": "2025-08-29",
   "source": "https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases/icymi-congresswoman-lee-leader-jeffries-tour-new-cutting-edge-ai-factory-will",
   "source_name": "",
   "grade": "",
   "lean": "mixed",
   "as_of": "2026-09-11",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/house-races#race-nv-3"
  },
  {
   "chamber": "Senate",
   "role": "senator",
   "state": "WY",
   "district": "",
   "name": "John Barrasso",
   "party": "Republican",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "Senate floor speech praising the Trump AI Action Plan because 'it tears down barriers to building new data centers,' arguing that data centers need steady, reliable power and that more American energy means data centers grow in America rather than overseas.",
   "date": "2025-07-30",
   "source": "https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/barrasso-whoever-powers-the-ai-revolution-will-win-the-ai-arms-race/",
   "source_name": "Sen. Barrasso floor speech",
   "grade": "",
   "lean": "mixed",
   "as_of": "2026-09-05",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/senators#sen-b001261"
  },
  {
   "chamber": "Senate",
   "role": "senator",
   "state": "NM",
   "district": "",
   "name": "Martin Heinrich",
   "party": "Democratic",
   "kind": "action",
   "what": "At a July 2025 ENR hearing on electricity demand growth, questioned Vantage Data Centers EVP Jeff Tench about how Interior Department reviews delaying wind and solar on federal land affect data-center business and grid reliability.",
   "date": "2025-07-24",
   "source": "https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/heinrich-criticizes-trump-administration-for-working-to-stall-energy-projects-and-raise-costs-on-families",
   "source_name": "Sen. Heinrich press release",
   "grade": "A",
   "lean": "guardrails",
   "as_of": "2026-09-05",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/senators#sen-h001046"
  },
  {
   "chamber": "Senate",
   "role": "senator",
   "state": "NJ",
   "district": "",
   "name": "Andy Kim",
   "party": "Democratic",
   "kind": "action",
   "what": "Introduced with Sen. Tim Sheehy the Advanced Reactor Modernization for Operational Resilience (ARMOR) Act of 2025, which authorizes up to 50-year military contracts for power from advanced nuclear reactors and, per the release, encourages \"the co-location of AI infrastructure and data centers\" at those installations.",
   "date": "2025-07-23",
   "source": "https://www.kim.senate.gov/press_release/senators-kim-and-sheehy-introduce-legislation-to-harness-nuclear-energy-and-bolster-national-defense/",
   "source_name": "Sen. Kim press release",
   "grade": "B",
   "lean": "mixed",
   "as_of": "2026-09-05",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/senators#sen-k000394"
  },
  {
   "chamber": "Senate",
   "role": "senator",
   "state": "UT",
   "district": "",
   "name": "Mike Lee",
   "party": "Republican",
   "kind": "action",
   "what": "Chaired a Senate Energy and Natural Resources hearing on surging electricity demand, saying 'America's electricity demand is surging. We're entering a new era driven by data centers, AI computing, electric vehicles, and manufacturing returning home.'",
   "date": "2025-07-23",
   "source": "https://www.energy.senate.gov/2025/7/chairman-lee-holds-hearing-to-address-urgent-challenges-facing-america-s-skyrocketing-energy-demands",
   "source_name": "Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee release",
   "grade": "B",
   "lean": "mixed",
   "as_of": "2026-09-05",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/senators#sen-l000577"
  },
  {
   "chamber": "Senate",
   "role": "senator",
   "state": "PA",
   "district": "",
   "name": "David McCormick",
   "party": "Republican",
   "kind": "action",
   "what": "Hosted the Pennsylvania Energy and Innovation Summit with President Trump, where companies announced more than $90 billion in data-center, energy and workforce investments (CoreWeave $6B Lancaster, Blackstone $25B NE PA, ECP $5B York); the fact sheet mentions no ratepayer or community safeguards.",
   "date": "2025-07-15",
   "source": "https://www.mccormick.senate.gov/news/press-releases/fact-sheet-more-than-90-billion-in-investments-announced-at-senator-mccormicks-pennsylvania-energy-and-innovation-summit/",
   "source_name": "Sen. McCormick press release",
   "grade": "",
   "lean": "mixed",
   "as_of": "2026-09-05",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/senators#sen-m001243"
  },
  {
   "chamber": "House",
   "role": "candidate",
   "state": "VA",
   "district": "1",
   "name": "Rob Wittman",
   "party": "Republican",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "Supported the FY2026 NDAA committee text that “directs the Navy to use a promising partnership between Naval Weapons Station Yorktown and Dominion Energy as a pathfinder to determine how to leverage nuclear power to meet Navy and Marine Corps installation power demands, in addition to supporting the data center energy demands of accelerating technologies like artificial intelligence.”",
   "date": "2025-07-15",
   "source": "https://wittman.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/wittman-supports-legislation-that-strengthens-national-defense-and-supports-virginia-shipbuilding",
   "source_name": "",
   "grade": "",
   "lean": "accelerate",
   "as_of": "2026-09-05",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/house-races#race-va-1"
  },
  {
   "chamber": "House",
   "role": "candidate",
   "state": "DE",
   "district": "AL",
   "name": "Sarah McBride",
   "party": "Democratic",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "Secured $5M for Chemours liquid cooling technology — two-phase immersion cooling that can reduce water use, cut cooling energy by up to 90%, and shrink footprints by up to 60%",
   "date": "2025-07-01",
   "source": "https://mcbride.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-mcbride-advances-5-million-delaware-innovation-and-chemours-house",
   "source_name": "",
   "grade": "",
   "lean": "guardrails",
   "as_of": "2026-09-11",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/house-races#race-de-al"
  },
  {
   "chamber": "Senate",
   "role": "senator",
   "state": "HI",
   "district": "",
   "name": "Brian Schatz",
   "party": "Democratic",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "Senate floor remarks: 'Energy demand is soaring for the first time in decades, largely not exclusively, but largely because of AI data centers,' arguing wind and solar are the fastest way to meet that demand; no position on who pays.",
   "date": "2025-06-29",
   "source": "https://www.schatz.senate.gov/news/press-releases/schatz-republicans-are-ripping-people-off-plunging-country-into-energy-crisis-to-cut-taxes-for-billionaires",
   "source_name": "Sen. Schatz press release (floor remarks)",
   "grade": "",
   "lean": "guardrails",
   "as_of": "2026-09-05",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/senators#sen-s001194"
  },
  {
   "chamber": "House",
   "role": "candidate",
   "state": "MI",
   "district": "7",
   "name": "Tom Barrett",
   "party": "Republican",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "Voted Yea on H.R. 1 (OBBBA) including SEC. 43201, a 10-year moratorium on state and local enforcement of any law regulating AI systems — a provision broad enough to cover data center zoning. Stripped by the Senate 99-1.",
   "date": "2025-05-22",
   "source": "https://clerk.house.gov/Votes/2025145",
   "source_name": "",
   "grade": "",
   "lean": "mixed",
   "as_of": "2026-09-07",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/house-races#race-mi-7"
  },
  {
   "chamber": "Senate",
   "role": "senator",
   "state": "NJ",
   "district": "",
   "name": "Cory A. Booker",
   "party": "Democratic",
   "kind": "action",
   "what": "Co-led, with Sen. Andy Kim and seven NJ House members, a letter to PJM Interconnection ahead of a ~17% June 2025 rate increase; the letter says the 2024 capacity auction results \"reflect the growing demand on the grid from data centers and advanced computer technology\" and asks PJM what it is doing to lower rates, speed interconnection and prevent future price spikes.",
   "date": "2025-05-02",
   "source": "https://www.kim.senate.gov/press_release/kim-booker-lead-members-of-nj-congressional-delegation-in-letter-to-pjm-interconnection-pjm-raising-serious-concerns-over-rate-increase-impacting-new-jersey-families/",
   "source_name": "Sen. Kim press release",
   "grade": "A",
   "lean": "guardrails",
   "as_of": "2026-09-05",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/senators#sen-b001288"
  },
  {
   "chamber": "Senate",
   "role": "senator",
   "state": "NJ",
   "district": "",
   "name": "Andy Kim",
   "party": "Democratic",
   "kind": "action",
   "what": "Co-led, with Sen. Booker and seven NJ House members, a letter to PJM Interconnection ahead of a ~17% June 2025 rate increase; the letter attributes the 2024 capacity auction results to \"the growing demand on the grid from data centers and advanced computer technology\" and asks PJM what it is doing to lower rates, speed interconnection and prevent future price spikes.",
   "date": "2025-05-02",
   "source": "https://www.kim.senate.gov/press_release/kim-booker-lead-members-of-nj-congressional-delegation-in-letter-to-pjm-interconnection-pjm-raising-serious-concerns-over-rate-increase-impacting-new-jersey-families/",
   "source_name": "Sen. Kim press release",
   "grade": "B",
   "lean": "mixed",
   "as_of": "2026-09-05",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/senators#sen-k000394"
  },
  {
   "chamber": "House",
   "role": "candidate",
   "state": "OH",
   "district": "12",
   "name": "Troy Balderson",
   "party": "Republican",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "At Energy and Commerce hearing, noted his district hosts Google, AWS, Meta, QTS, Vantage and others, with signed power agreements reaching 5,000 MW by 2030. Questioned Eric Schmidt about tech companies' role in bringing new generation capacity online.",
   "date": "2025-04-09",
   "source": "https://energycommerce.house.gov/posts/energy-and-commerce-committee-holds-hearing-on-ai-and-american-global-competitiveness",
   "source_name": "",
   "grade": "",
   "lean": "accelerate",
   "as_of": "2026-09-06",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/house-races#race-oh-12"
  },
  {
   "chamber": "House",
   "role": "candidate",
   "state": "KY",
   "district": "2",
   "name": "Brett Guthrie",
   "party": "Republican",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "Published op-ed in Washington Times arguing for expanded energy production to power AI data centers, calling for permitting reform and warning about China competition.",
   "date": "2025-03-26",
   "source": "https://energycommerce.house.gov/posts/chairman-guthrie-op-ed-driving-the-energy-future-of-ai-development",
   "source_name": "",
   "grade": "",
   "lean": "accelerate",
   "as_of": "2026-09-11",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/house-races#race-ky-2"
  },
  {
   "chamber": "House",
   "role": "candidate",
   "state": "ND",
   "district": "AL",
   "name": "Julie Fedorchak",
   "party": "Republican",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "Launched AI and Energy Working Group; issued RFI on AI energy demands (100+ stakeholder responses). Framed as competitiveness vs China: 'we need everything we've got' for energy supply",
   "date": "2025-03-01",
   "source": "https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/fedorchak-issues-request-information-address-ais-growing-energy-demands",
   "source_name": "",
   "grade": "",
   "lean": "mixed",
   "as_of": "2026-09-12",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/house-races#race-nd-al"
  },
  {
   "chamber": "Senate",
   "role": "senator",
   "state": "SD",
   "district": "",
   "name": "John Thune",
   "party": "Republican",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "Floor remarks 'Energy Security is National Security' warned that 'the boom in data center construction – in particular to power the rise of artificial intelligence – is placing, and will place, vast new demands upon the grid,' arguing for more conventional energy supply.",
   "date": "2025-02-25",
   "source": "https://www.republicanleader.senate.gov/newsroom/remarks/thune-energy-security-is-national-security",
   "source_name": "Senate Majority Leader Thune floor remarks",
   "grade": "",
   "lean": "mixed",
   "as_of": "2026-09-05",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/senators#sen-t000250"
  },
  {
   "chamber": "Senate",
   "role": "senator",
   "state": "AZ",
   "district": "",
   "name": "Mark Kelly",
   "party": "Democratic",
   "kind": "action",
   "what": "Co-signed a letter (with Sens. Van Hollen, Booker and Kaine) asking FERC to \"host a technical conference\" on ensuring sufficient new generation for data center demand while keeping rates affordable and respecting state energy policy.",
   "date": "2025-02-14",
   "source": "https://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-releases/van-hollen-colleagues-call-on-ferc-to-ensure-affordable-reliable-electricity-service-for-americans-amid-rising-energy-demands-of-data-centers",
   "source_name": "Sen. Van Hollen press release",
   "grade": "B",
   "lean": "guardrails",
   "as_of": "2026-09-05",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/senators#sen-k000377"
  },
  {
   "chamber": "Senate",
   "role": "senator",
   "state": "RI",
   "district": "",
   "name": "Sheldon Whitehouse",
   "party": "Democratic",
   "kind": "action",
   "what": "Led a letter with Sens. Schatz, Welch, Markey and Warren urging the Biden White House to reconsider a proposed executive order fast-tracking AI data-center construction, asking it to keep clean air and water standards and not prioritize tech companies' energy needs over households; said large companies \"should not\" be relieved of bringing new clean energy \"while passing higher energy costs on to working families.\"",
   "date": "2024-12-17",
   "source": "https://www.whitehouse.senate.gov/news/release/whitehouse-colleagues-urge-white-house-to-reconsider-potential-executive-action-on-fast-track-data-center-buildout-for-ai/",
   "source_name": "Sen. Whitehouse press release",
   "grade": "A",
   "lean": "guardrails",
   "as_of": "2026-09-05",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/senators#sen-w000802"
  },
  {
   "chamber": "Senate",
   "role": "senator",
   "state": "WV",
   "district": "",
   "name": "Shelley Moore Capito",
   "party": "Republican",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "On efforts to bring a data center to Logan County, said 'We want them in West Virginia. They are massive investments, billions of dollars,' and 'The appetite for power is going to be so huge. Everyone's going to win here.'",
   "date": "2024-12-12",
   "source": "https://wvpublic.org/story/energy-environment/we-want-them-capito-supports-efforts-to-build-a-data-center/",
   "source_name": "West Virginia Public Broadcasting",
   "grade": "",
   "lean": "mixed",
   "as_of": "2026-09-05",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/senators#sen-c001047"
  },
  {
   "chamber": "Senate",
   "role": "senator",
   "state": "AK",
   "district": "",
   "name": "Lisa Murkowski",
   "party": "Republican",
   "kind": "action",
   "what": "Introduced the Department of Energy AI Act with Sen. Joe Manchin; the bill directs DOE to \"study the growth of computing data centers and the electrical power load.\" Her quoted remarks concern AI for science and permitting, not data centers.",
   "date": "2024-07-10",
   "source": "https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/murkowski-manchin-introduce-bipartisan-legislation-to-advance-department-of-energy-ai-research-for-science-security-and-technology",
   "source_name": "Sen. Murkowski press release",
   "grade": "",
   "lean": "mixed",
   "as_of": "2026-09-05",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/senators#sen-m001153"
  },
  {
   "chamber": "Senate",
   "role": "senator",
   "state": "MS",
   "district": "",
   "name": "Roger F. Wicker",
   "party": "Republican",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "Statement on the groundbreaking of Amazon Web Services' $10 billion, two-campus hyperscale data-center project in Madison County, calling it \"a historic investment in our state\" and pledging to keep Mississippi attractive to business.",
   "date": "2024-05-20",
   "source": "https://www.wicker.senate.gov/2024/5/senator-wicker-celebrates-groundbreaking-of-largest-economic-development-project-in-state-history",
   "source_name": "Sen. Wicker press release",
   "grade": "",
   "lean": "accelerate",
   "as_of": "2026-09-05",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/senators#sen-w000437"
  },
  {
   "chamber": "Senate",
   "role": "senator",
   "state": "ND",
   "district": "",
   "name": "John Hoeven",
   "party": "Republican",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "Letter read at Applied Digital's Ellendale data-center energizing ceremony saying \"technology is serving as the third wave of our state's economic growth following expansion in agriculture and energy\" and that the facility provides infrastructure and computing capacity across industries.",
   "date": "2023-06-16",
   "source": "https://www.jamestownsun.com/news/applied-digital-celebrates-energizing-of-facility-in-ellendale-nd",
   "source_name": "Jamestown Sun",
   "grade": "",
   "lean": "accelerate",
   "as_of": "2026-09-05",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/senators#sen-h001061"
  },
  {
   "chamber": "Senate",
   "role": "senator",
   "state": "ND",
   "district": "",
   "name": "Kevin Cramer",
   "party": "Republican",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "Letter read by his constituent-services representative at Applied Digital's Ellendale data-center energizing ceremony, saying that with North Dakota's \"wide open spaces, abundant energy and ideal climate, there is a bright future for additional development within our state.\"",
   "date": "2023-06-16",
   "source": "https://www.jamestownsun.com/news/applied-digital-celebrates-energizing-of-facility-in-ellendale-nd",
   "source_name": "Jamestown Sun",
   "grade": "",
   "lean": "accelerate",
   "as_of": "2026-09-05",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/senators#sen-c001096"
  },
  {
   "chamber": "Senate",
   "role": "senator",
   "state": "MT",
   "district": "",
   "name": "Steve Daines",
   "party": "Republican",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "Announced at his Montana 'On the Rise' Economic Summit a Bitzero investment to build a 50 MW data center powered by Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes hydropower, saying it would \"support good-paying jobs in Montana\" and keep the state \"at the forefront of the energy and technology sector.\"",
   "date": "2022-06-02",
   "source": "https://daines.senate.gov/news/press-releases/new-data-center-powered-by-cskt-hydro-announced-at-daines-economic-summit",
   "source_name": "Sen. Daines press release",
   "grade": "",
   "lean": "accelerate",
   "as_of": "2026-09-05",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/senators#sen-d000618"
  },
  {
   "chamber": "Senate",
   "role": "senator",
   "state": "ID",
   "district": "",
   "name": "Mike Crapo",
   "party": "Republican",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "Statement in the Idaho Commerce announcement of Meta's $800 million Kuna data center: 'This is a promising step for job growth and opportunities in the community,' noting the center is expected to be supported by renewable energy.",
   "date": "2022-02-16",
   "source": "https://commerce.idaho.gov/press/meta-announces-kuna-as-location-of-new-data-center/",
   "source_name": "Idaho Department of Commerce press release",
   "grade": "",
   "lean": "accelerate",
   "as_of": "2026-09-05",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/senators#sen-c000880"
  },
  {
   "chamber": "Senate",
   "role": "senator",
   "state": "ID",
   "district": "",
   "name": "James E. Risch",
   "party": "Republican",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "Statement in the Idaho Commerce announcement of Meta's Kuna data center: 'The creation of new jobs is of utmost importance in a community growing as rapidly as the Treasure Valley,' saying the center 'will provide hardworking Idahoans with good-paying jobs.'",
   "date": "2022-02-16",
   "source": "https://commerce.idaho.gov/press/meta-announces-kuna-as-location-of-new-data-center/",
   "source_name": "Idaho Department of Commerce press release",
   "grade": "",
   "lean": "accelerate",
   "as_of": "2026-09-05",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/senators#sen-r000584"
  },
  {
   "chamber": "Senate",
   "role": "senator",
   "state": "ME",
   "district": "",
   "name": "Susan M. Collins",
   "party": "Republican",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "Joined Sen. King at the Millinocket celebration welcoming Nautilus Data Technologies' water-cooled, hydro-powered data center to the former Great Northern Paper mill site, calling it \"one of the greenest facilities in the world.\"",
   "date": "2021-06-05",
   "source": "https://www.king.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/senators-collins-king-attend-millinocket-celebration-welcoming-nautilus-data-technologies-to-former-paper-mill",
   "source_name": "Sen. King press release",
   "grade": "",
   "lean": "mixed",
   "as_of": "2026-09-05",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/senators#sen-c001035"
  },
  {
   "chamber": "Senate",
   "role": "senator",
   "state": "ME",
   "district": "",
   "name": "Angus S. King, Jr.",
   "party": "Independent",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "Joined Sen. Collins at the Millinocket celebration welcoming Nautilus Data Technologies' water-cooled, 100% hydro-powered data center to the former Great Northern Paper mill site, saying \"sustainable projects like this are the blueprint for Maine's future\" and \"create good jobs that strengthen our communities.\"",
   "date": "2021-06-05",
   "source": "https://www.king.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/senators-collins-king-attend-millinocket-celebration-welcoming-nautilus-data-technologies-to-former-paper-mill",
   "source_name": "Sen. King press release",
   "grade": "",
   "lean": "accelerate",
   "as_of": "2026-09-05",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/senators#sen-k000383"
  },
  {
   "chamber": "Senate",
   "role": "senator",
   "state": "ND",
   "district": "",
   "name": "John Hoeven",
   "party": "Republican",
   "kind": "statement",
   "what": "Spoke at the groundbreaking of Midco's $12 million Tier III data center in Fargo, calling fast, secure data services vital across energy, health care, and other sectors and the facility important infrastructure for attracting national companies.",
   "date": "2017-08-15",
   "source": "https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/hoeven-new-data-center-will-be-vital-tech-infrastructure-for-north-dakota-help-bring-national-companies-to-the-region",
   "source_name": "Sen. Hoeven press release",
   "grade": "",
   "lean": "accelerate",
   "as_of": "2026-09-05",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/senators#sen-h001061"
  },
  {
   "chamber": "Senate",
   "role": "senator",
   "state": "IL",
   "district": "",
   "name": "Tammy Duckworth",
   "party": "Democratic",
   "kind": "action",
   "what": "Cosponsored the Power for the People Act, making data-center operators pay the grid costs they create.",
   "date": "",
   "source": "https://www.welch.senate.gov/welch-joins-new-bill-to-ensure-americans-arent-footing-the-bill-for-big-data-centers",
   "source_name": "Sen. Welch joins bill so Americans aren't footing big data-center costs (2026)",
   "grade": "A",
   "lean": "",
   "as_of": "",
   "page": "https://aigridwatch.com/senators#sen-d000622"
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