US Senate takes up permitting reform bill with data center implications
By Emma Whitford and Mike Swift ( November 10, 2026, 00:30 GMT | Insight) -- Less than a week after American voters made their opposition to data centers clear at the polls, the US Senate voted to proceed with consideration of bipartisan permitting reforms that supporters and the White House say would shield consumers from costs associated with the artificial intelligence infrastructure. But some critics say the legislation would expand data center buildout and are urging a delay so the incoming Democratic Congress can enact reforms with stronger climate protections.Less than a week after American voters made their opposition to data centers clear at the polls, the US Senate is considering bipartisan permitting reforms that could shield consumers from costs associated with the artificial intelligence infrastructure. But some critics say the legislation would expand data center buildout and are urging a delay so the incoming Democratic Congress can enact reforms with stronger climate protections....
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