United States 119th Congress Status: In Committee 2 R cosponsors

HR 9262 — Local Control Protection Act

Last action — 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.

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced June 11, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Stalled 18% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    1 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (2 R).

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In plain language

The bill addresses local governance issues regarding control and decision-making.

This bill seeks to protect local control in governance, emphasizing the importance of local decision-making. It is aimed at ensuring that local authorities have the authority to manage their own affairs without undue interference.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill introduces new regulations affecting local governance and tax incentives for data centers while defining a covered data center.

  • 42 U.S.C. 17112

    the term "covered data center" means-- (1) a data center (as defined in section 453(a) of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (42 U.S.C. 17112(a))) with a power demand of 20 megawatts or more; or (2) any group of facilities-- (A) under common ownership or control; (B) the majority of which primarily contain electronic equipment used to process, store, and transmit digital information; (C) located on a contiguous or proximate site within the same municipality or county; and (D) that, in the aggregate, have a power demand of 20 or more megawatts.

    Defines a new category of 'covered data center' based on power demand and group characteristics.

  • Internal Revenue Code

    No credit against the tax imposed by this chapter for any taxable year shall be allowed under this part to a taxpayer developing a covered data center... that includes terms related to local tax liabilities, infrastructure mitigation measures addressing road, water, stormwater, and utility impacts, environmental and noise monitoring protocols, and that is accompanied by a Local Workforce Utilization Plan...

    Establishes requirements for community benefit agreements as a condition for receiving federal tax incentives for data centers.

  • Internal Revenue Code

    The Local Workforce Utilization Plan shall be publicly filed as part of the agreement required under this subsection and shall be updated annually for the duration of the construction period.

    Mandates annual updates and public filing of Local Workforce Utilization Plans associated with community benefit agreements.

  • A court of the United States shall not have jurisdiction to hear any challenge to the determination of a unit of local government to preclude the development of a covered data center...

    Protects local government zoning decisions from federal court challenges regarding covered data centers.

  • No Federal agency may approve permits related to the construction or operation of a covered data center if the owner, operator, or developer of such covered data center has initiated or is maintaining a legal action... seeking to challenge, overturn, or otherwise override a zoning denial...

    Prohibits federal agencies from approving permits for covered data centers involved in legal disputes over zoning denials.

Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 545 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (545)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HR 9262?
HR 9262 is sponsored by Bresnahan, Robert P. (Republican) and Kean, Thomas H. (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 9262?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced June 11, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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