Housing

The Local Control Protection Act restricts federal courts from hearing challenges to local zoning decisions that deny permits for large data centers, provided those denials were made by recorded vote with documented findings. It also prohibits federal agencies from approving permits for these facilities if the developer is currently suing to overturn a local government's denial. Additionally, the bill requires developers of covered data centers to receive tax credits only if they sign enforceable agreements with local officials to address infrastructure impacts, monitor environmental effects, and prioritize hiring local workers and contractors.