H.R. 9262 aims to ensure that local governments retain the authority to make decisions about zoning for data center development. It also requires that any federal tax incentives provided for data centers be accompanied by community benefit agreements, which are agreements that outline how the data center will contribute to the local community.
Supporters of H.R. 9262 have praised the bill for empowering local governments and ensuring that community interests are prioritized in data center developments. Advocates believe that the requirement for community benefit agreements will lead to more responsible development that considers local needs and enhances community resources.
Critics of H.R. 9262 argue that the bill could hinder economic growth by imposing additional regulations on data center development. Some believe that the requirement for community benefit agreements may complicate the process and deter investment in the technology sector, potentially leading to job losses and reduced economic opportunities.
While there are no direct industry overlaps between the sponsor's top donor industries and the subject matter of H.R. 9262, the lobbying activity in the bill's policy area raises some concerns. Notably, Monroe Energy, LLC, and Upstate Niagara Cooperative, Inc. each contributed $10,000, while Agri-Mark, Inc. also contributed $10,000. These contributions could suggest a potential interest in the zoning decisions related to data center development, particularly if these entities have operations that could be affected by local zoning laws. However, the lack of direct industry overlap indicates that the risk of conflict is moderate rather than high. Voters should be aware of the influence of these donors in shaping legislation that could impact local governance and community agreements.
Organizations that lobbied on issues related to this bill's policy area.
| Client | Lobbying Firm | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN SUBCONTRACTOR ASSOCIATION | OSCAR POLICY GROUP, LLC | $30,000 |
| FCA INTERNATIONAL | OSCAR POLICY GROUP, LLC | $25,000 |
| AMERICAN COUNCIL OF INDEPENDENT LABORATORIES | OSCAR POLICY GROUP, LLC | $20,000 |
| FINISHING TRADES INSTITUTE OF THE MID ATLANTIC REGION | OSCAR POLICY GROUP, LLC | $15,000 |
| STEAMFITTERS LOCAL 420 | OSCAR POLICY GROUP, LLC | $12,000 |
| MONROE ENERGY, LLC | OSCAR POLICY GROUP, LLC | $10,000 |
| UPSTATE NIAGARA COOPERATIVE, INC. | OSCAR POLICY GROUP, LLC | $10,000 |
| AGRI-MARK, INC | OSCAR POLICY GROUP, LLC | $10,000 |
| LABOR & ENERGY ALLIANCE | OSCAR POLICY GROUP, LLC | undisclosed |
| BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS MIDDLE TENNESSEE | OSCAR POLICY GROUP, LLC | undisclosed |
| BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS INDEPENDENCE REGION | OSCAR POLICY GROUP, LLC | undisclosed |
| EKLUTNA, INC | EKLUTNA, INC. | undisclosed |
| CARPENTERS' COMPANY OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF PHILADELPHIA | OSCAR POLICY GROUP, LLC | undisclosed |
| NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION - PENN-DEL-JERSEY CHAPTER | OSCAR POLICY GROUP, LLC | undisclosed |
| INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF DRILLING CONTRACTORS | INTERNATIONAL ASSOCATION OF DRILLING CONTRACTORS | undisclosed |
Source: Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) filings, 2026
Top industries funding Robert Bresnahan, ranked by total contributions.
Source: OpenSecrets.org (Center for Responsive Politics)
