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Representative Says Data-Center Debate Likely a Long-Term Policy Issue, Not an Acute Midterm Risk
Summary
Representative Harrigan told a hearing that data center siting intersects defense and technology committees and is likely to be a long-term policy debate rather than an immediate midterm liability for Republicans.
When asked whether the presidents promotion of data centers could be a political liability in the upcoming midterm elections, Congressman Harrigan said the issue is broader than short-term electoral dynamics and sits at the intersection of defense, science and economic policy.
"Because George and I both sit on armed services and science based and technology, the way that I look at it is we sit at the confluence of the future of our nation's defense as well as the future of our nation's market economy," Harrigan said, adding that the issues raised by data centers will require long-term resolution regardless of which party controls Congress.
He said he did not expect the presidents position to create an acute midterm headwind but argued the debate will continue as communities weigh how they want to live with new large-scale technology infrastructure.
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