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In first for a GOP senator, Hawley calls for data center moratorium

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Merino, M. (2026, November 11). In first for a GOP senator, Hawley calls for data center moratorium. Washington Examiner. https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/energy-and-environment/4800312/josh-hawley-republican-data-center-moratorium/

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Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO) became the first Republican senator to call for a federal moratorium on data center construction, joining Democrats who have advocated similar policies. In a tweet on X, he outlined this proposal along with other conservative priorities over the next six weeks, including defunding Planned Parenthood and suspending the gas tax.

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Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO) became the first Republican senator to call for a federal data center moratorium, joining Democrats in supporting such a policy. In a tweet on X, Hawley outlined his priorities over the next six weeks, including defunding Planned Parenthood and suspending the gas tax. This move marks a significant shift as it is unusual for a GOP member of Congress to support a data center moratorium, typically a position held by Democrats.

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