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  • RM26-4: FERC’s active large-load interconnection proceeding addresses timely, orderly, and equitable transmission-system interconnection for significant loads, including data centers.RM26-4 source ↗ Investigate in Policy Desk →Source linkedOfficial text indexed
  • HR-10321: The Responsible Data Center Siting Act of 2026 remains referred to the House Energy and Commerce Committee; its title identifies siting as its focus.HR-10321 source ↗ Investigate in Policy Desk →Source linkedOfficial text indexed
  • HR-10465: The Public Lands Accountability Act remains referred to House committees and concerns authorization of public-land use and development for hyperscale data centers.HR-10465 source ↗ Investigate in Policy Desk →Source linkedOfficial text indexed

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Massachusetts

  • MA-EO-658: The executive order bars permitting approval for data centers above 25 MW absent framework conformance and a community benefits agreement, and addresses clean energy and ratepayer protection.MA-EO-658 source ↗ Investigate in Policy Desk →Source linkedOfficial text indexed

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