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Local Control Protection Act

USA119th CongressHR-9262| House 
| Updated: 6/11/2026
Robert P. Bresnahan

Robert P. Bresnahan

Republican Representative

Pennsylvania

Ways and Means Committee, Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill, known as the "Local Control Protection Act," seeks to bolster the authority of local governments in making zoning decisions regarding data center development . It stipulates that federal courts shall not have jurisdiction to hear challenges to local government determinations to preclude such development, provided the decision was made by a recorded vote with documented findings. Furthermore, no federal agency may approve permits for a covered data center if its developer is actively challenging a local zoning denial in court. The legislation also introduces new requirements for federal tax incentives related to data centers. To qualify for federal tax credits, developers must execute and publicly disclose a legally enforceable agreement with the chief executive of the local government. This agreement must include terms addressing local tax liabilities, infrastructure mitigation for road, water, and utility impacts, and environmental monitoring protocols. It also mandates a Local Workforce Utilization Plan , which details efforts to recruit local workers, identifies partnerships with local training programs, and demonstrates a preference for local contractors.
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Jun 11, 2026
Introduced in House
Jun 11, 2026
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  • June 11, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • June 11, 2026
    Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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Local Control Protection Act

USA119th CongressHR-9262| House 
| Updated: 6/11/2026
This bill, known as the "Local Control Protection Act," seeks to bolster the authority of local governments in making zoning decisions regarding data center development . It stipulates that federal courts shall not have jurisdiction to hear challenges to local government determinations to preclude such development, provided the decision was made by a recorded vote with documented findings. Furthermore, no federal agency may approve permits for a covered data center if its developer is actively challenging a local zoning denial in court. The legislation also introduces new requirements for federal tax incentives related to data centers. To qualify for federal tax credits, developers must execute and publicly disclose a legally enforceable agreement with the chief executive of the local government. This agreement must include terms addressing local tax liabilities, infrastructure mitigation for road, water, and utility impacts, and environmental monitoring protocols. It also mandates a Local Workforce Utilization Plan , which details efforts to recruit local workers, identifies partnerships with local training programs, and demonstrates a preference for local contractors.
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Timeline
Jun 11, 2026
Introduced in House
Jun 11, 2026
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  • June 11, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • June 11, 2026
    Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Robert P. Bresnahan

Robert P. Bresnahan

Republican Representative

Pennsylvania

Ways and Means Committee, Judiciary Committee

Taxation

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted