Securing Reliable Power for Advanced Technologies Act

This bill amends the Defense Production Act of 1950 to establish a framework for accelerating critical artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure projects by allowing the President to designate them as priority national defense projects. These covered projects encompass large-scale AI data centers, high-capacity dispatchable baseload electric generation facilities, associated transmission infrastructure, and essential fuel supply infrastructure. The legislation aims to prioritize the development and expansion of infrastructure vital for advanced technologies and national security. For designated projects, the bill mandates concurrent federal agency reviews and adherence to a consolidated schedule, requiring completion of all necessary federal authorizations within two years, absent extraordinary circumstances. The President is granted exclusive authority to resolve inter-agency disputes and designate a single lead agency for environmental reviews. Judicial review is limited to specific venues, a 60-day window, and expedited consideration with strict criteria for injunctive relief or vacating decisions, ensuring timely progress. The legislation also includes provisions for national defense exemptions , allowing the President to waive new emissions or operational requirements for designated projects if their continued operation is critical. Furthermore, it establishes a right to compensation for owners or operators if federal actions materially impair a designated facility's operation for an extended period. To support these critical projects, dispatchable baseload facilities serving designated AI infrastructure become eligible for financial assistance under Title III of the Defense Production Act, prioritizing facilities that directly supply designated projects and improve regional reliability.