Ohio Democratic congressman introduces bill requiring data centers to pay their own way

By: Nick Evans

Outlets: Ohio Capital Journal

Published: April 15, 2026

Words: 957

Last Updated: 3 months, 2 weeks ago

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Ohio Democratic U.S. Rep. Greg Landsman has filed national legislation to ensure data centers pay for their impact on the power grid.

Landsman’s No Harm Data Center Act would require data center operators cover the cost of new energy infrastructure, prohibit elected officials from signing nondisclosure agreements and require a study of the facilities’ environmental impacts.

Ohio lawmakers are pursuing nearly identical changes at the state level. But data centers aren’t just …

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