# 119-hr-9262: Local Control Protection Act

119-hr-9262, Local Control Protection Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Bresnahan, Robert P. [R-PA-8] (R-PA); status introduced; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-09-26).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-9262
- Congress: 119
- Title: Local Control Protection Act
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-06-11
- Sponsor: Rep. Bresnahan, Robert P. [R-PA-8] (R-PA)
- Cosponsors: 2
- Policy area: Taxation
- Touches household money: yes
- Last recorded action: 2026-09-26

## Summary

This bill would protect **local control over data center siting** by blocking federal court review and limiting federal permit approvals when local governments vote with recorded findings. It would also condition federal data-center tax credits on enforceable local agreements and annual workforce commitments. - Local governments would get stronger protection against federal legal challenges to zoning denials for "covered data centers" that meet the bill's definition, including projects with a power demand of 20 megawatts or more. - Developers could face blocked federal permit approvals if they sue to overturn a local zoning denial. To claim federal data-center tax credits, developers must publicly file a legally enforceable agreement with the local chief executive covering local tax liabilities, road and utility mitigation, and environmental and noise monitoring. - Workers and nearby communities would get explicit workforce and local-benefit conditions for credits. Developers must file a Local Workforce Utilization Plan that documents good-faith recruitment of regional workers, partnerships with apprenticeship programs and community colleges, a preference for local contractors when qualified firms exist, and annual updates during construction.

## Cosponsors (2)

- Rep. Meuser, Daniel [R-PA-9] (R-PA), 2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Kean, Thomas H. [R-NJ-7] (R-NJ), 2026-09-04T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- Tax credits tied to local agreements: cost, high. If enacted, developers of covered data centers would not qualify for the referenced federal data center tax credit unless they file a signed, legally enforceable agreement with the local chief executive. The agreement would have to address local tax liabilities, road, water, stormwater, and utility…
- Local control over data centers: mixed, medium. If enacted, the bill would limit federal court challenges to local zoning denials for large data centers. A local denial would be protected only when the local body voted on the record and issued written findings. Federal agencies would also be blocked from approving permits for a covered data cent…

## Related bills

- 119-hr-3151: SHIPS for America Act of 2025
- 119-hr-4669: FEMA Act of 2025
- 119-hr-9237: Take Care of America’s Veterans Act
- 119-hr-6644: 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act
- 119-hr-1229: United States-Israel Defense Partnership Act of 2025
- 119-hr-3633: Digital Asset Market Clarity Act

## Sources
- [119-hr-9262 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/9262)

## Related
- [119-hr-3151: SHIPS for America Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3151)
- [119-hr-4669: FEMA Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-4669)
- [119-hr-9237: Take Care of America’s Veterans Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-9237)
- [119-hr-6644: 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-6644)
- [119-hr-1229: United States-Israel Defense Partnership Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1229)
- [119-hr-3633: Digital Asset Market Clarity Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3633)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-9262 (as of 2026-09-26).