GOP Rep. Rob Bresnahan campaigns on data center limits while investing in industry
According to a financial disclosure, the Pennsylvania lawmaker holds investments in companies positioned to benefit from the data center industry's continued growth.
Pennsylvania Representative Rob Bresnahan is promoting a bill that would grant municipalities more control over the construction of data centers. In a television ad running in the Scranton and Wilkes-Barre area, Bresnahan argues that local approval should be required before any data centers are built, in order to protect community concerns.
However, the Republican congressman has a history of supporting the data center industry, having invested in various companies that are directly related to the sector. These investments include firms that operate, own, and supply data centers, as well as several of the nation's largest technology companies. While Bresnahan's campaign did not provide details on his stock holdings, a spokesperson noted that favoring local control over data center development does not equate to anti-investment; rather, it demonstrates support for the will of the people and the potential economic benefits for regions like Northeastern Pennsylvania.
Similar to many Pennsylvania residents, Bresnahan has expressed opposition to data centers in local communities, with a recent poll showing that nearly four in five voters oppose having a data center built near their homes. Despite his personal stance, Bresnahan continues to hold significant investments in the data center industry, with holdings worth between $19,005 and $110,000.
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