Executive order builds on bipartisan legislation passed by House, languishing in Senate
Rep. Joanna E. McClinton August 18, 2026 | 1:54 PM
HARRISBURG, Aug. 18 – Pennsylvania House Democratic Leaders issued the following statement on Gov. Josh Shapiro’s executive order to hold data center developers accountable and protect Pennsylvanians:
“Governor Shapiro’s executive order puts strong, commonsense requirements in place that will hold data center developers accountable and protect our communities, utility costs and environment.
“This executive action is necessary, given the Senate Republicans’ inability to advance any legislation to rein in this growing industry. It also builds on the work House Democrats have already advanced through the passage of multiple bipartisan bills to give communities more control, prevent electricity rate hikes, protect clean water, and much more. While these measures to hold big tech accountable sit languishing in the Senate, Governor Shapiro is taking strong, meaningful and comprehensive action. We commend him on his leadership and for putting Pennsylvanians first.”
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