US Rep. Escobar’s proposed amendment to block data center policy rejected
US Congresswoman Veronica Escobar's proposed amendment, aimed at blocking federal funds for data center construction without local input, was rejected by Republicans in the House Appropriations Committee. Escobar voiced concerns about the environmental impact of data centers in El Paso, Texas, where three such facilities are already under development amidst record-breaking heat.
US Congresswoman Veronica Escobar voiced strong criticism against data center development during a House Appropriations Committee meeting. She introduced an amendment aimed at prohibiting the use of federal funds to implement policies that facilitate data center construction without adequate local input.
Escobar's proposed amendment was subsequently rejected by Republicans on the committee. Her remarks highlighted significant environmental concerns for her constituency in El Paso, Texas, where the region is experiencing record-breaking heat and currently has three data center projects underway. She emphasized the importance of local residents having the opportunity to question and provide input on these developments.