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No AI Data Centers on Federal Lands Act

USA119th CongressHR-9939| House 
| Updated: 7/23/2026
Rashida Tlaib

Rashida Tlaib

Democratic Representative

Michigan

Cosponsors (7)
Mark Pocan (Democratic)Delia C. Ramirez (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Adelita S. Grijalva (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Natural Resources Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This proposed legislation aims to prohibit the construction and operation of Artificial Intelligence Data Centers and their associated infrastructure on all Federal land. It further mandates that any agency currently operating, leasing, or constructing such facilities on Federal land must cease operations and begin removal within 30 days of the Act's enactment. The bill defines an "Artificial Intelligence Data Center" as facilities used for the development or operation of AI models at scale, or those exceeding 20 megawatts of power capacity with specific high-density power delivery or advanced liquid cooling systems. "Associated infrastructure" includes critical components like transmission lines, power substations, and natural gas facilities. Importantly, "Federal land" encompasses all land owned or managed by the United States, excluding land held in trust for Indian Tribes. All removal and remediation activities must adhere to environmental standards, including those outlined in the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980.
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Timeline
Jul 21, 2026
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4694)
Jul 23, 2026
Introduced in House
Jul 23, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
  • July 21, 2026
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4694)


  • July 23, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • July 23, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

No AI Data Centers on Federal Lands Act

USA119th CongressHR-9939| House 
| Updated: 7/23/2026
This proposed legislation aims to prohibit the construction and operation of Artificial Intelligence Data Centers and their associated infrastructure on all Federal land. It further mandates that any agency currently operating, leasing, or constructing such facilities on Federal land must cease operations and begin removal within 30 days of the Act's enactment. The bill defines an "Artificial Intelligence Data Center" as facilities used for the development or operation of AI models at scale, or those exceeding 20 megawatts of power capacity with specific high-density power delivery or advanced liquid cooling systems. "Associated infrastructure" includes critical components like transmission lines, power substations, and natural gas facilities. Importantly, "Federal land" encompasses all land owned or managed by the United States, excluding land held in trust for Indian Tribes. All removal and remediation activities must adhere to environmental standards, including those outlined in the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980.
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Timeline
Jul 21, 2026
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4694)
Jul 23, 2026
Introduced in House
Jul 23, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
  • July 21, 2026
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4694)


  • July 23, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • July 23, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Rashida Tlaib

Rashida Tlaib

Democratic Representative

Michigan

Cosponsors (7)
Mark Pocan (Democratic)Delia C. Ramirez (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Adelita S. Grijalva (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Natural Resources Committee

Public Lands and Natural Resources

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