Lawmakers prep two data center bills for final vote in Pa. House

Lawmakers prep two data center bills for final vote in Pa. House

News ClipNew Castle News·Harrisburg, Dauphin County, PA·6/23/2026

Pennsylvania House lawmakers have modified two data center proposals and are preparing them for a final floor vote. Environmental activists and residents rallied at the State Capitol, urging tighter restrictions on data centers.

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Pennsylvania House lawmakers have modified two separate data center legislative proposals and are now preparing them for anticipated floor votes. The proposed bills aim to introduce new regulations concerning data centers within the state.

Simultaneously, environmental activists joined residents in a rally held at the State Capitol in Harrisburg, calling for the implementation of stricter restrictions on data center development and operations.

While several amendments to the proposals garnered broad agreement during Tuesday's modifications, it remains uncertain whether these bills will ultimately pass the House and advance to the Senate for further consideration.