Bill > HR5927

This bill amends the Defense Production Act of 1950 to establish a new framework for accelerating and supporting critical artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure projects as national defense priorities. The bill defines "critical AI infrastructure" broadly, including data centers with high electrical loads dedicated to AI development, dispatchable baseload electric generation facilities, transmission facilities, and fuel supply infrastructure. The President can designate specific projects as priority national defense projects, which then receive expedited permitting and review processes, with federal agencies required to coordinate and complete all necessary authorizations within two years. The bill provides mechanisms for concurrent permitting, establishes a streamlined environmental review process, and limits judicial review of project designations. Additionally, the legislation offers financial assistance and loans for eligible facilities, with up to 90% of project costs potentially covered, and provides protections such as the ability to seek compensation if federal regulations materially impair a designated project's operation. The bill also ensures that rural electric cooperatives can access funding and be considered for project designation, with a focus on supporting the development of reliable power infrastructure for advanced AI technologies.

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