# Burchett Introduces Local Data Center Approvals

U.S. Representative Tim Burchett introduced the Community Control of Data Centers Act on November 10, 2026. The bill would prohibit federal funds from supporting data-center construction or operation until state and local approvals are obtained. It has not been enacted, so it does not currently impose new approval conditions; if passed, it could affect the sequencing and funding eligibility of federally funded data-center projects.

- Agencies and project teams planning federally funded data-center construction or operations may need to account for state and local approval steps if the bill becomes law.
- Data-center developers and contractors should distinguish this proposed condition from current requirements when assessing project schedules, funding assumptions, and local permitting needs.
- The bill places local approval authority at the center of federal data-center funding decisions, potentially affecting project feasibility and procurement timelines.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Information Technology, Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Digital Infrastructure, Regulatory Compliance
**Published:** November 10, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. House of Representatives (House)

### Key Quotes
> This bill allows local governments to retake control over new data center construction, putting the power back in the hands of the folks who are most affected.
> — Tim Burchett, U.S. Representative

### Sources
- [For Immediate Release: Rep. Burchett Introduces Bill to Give Municipalities Control Over Data Centers | Representative Tim Burchett](https://burchett.house.gov/media/press-releases/immediate-release-rep-burchett-introduces-bill-give-municipalities-control) - Burchett House