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Accelerating Federal Permitting of Data Center Infrastructure

President Donald Trump issued Executive Order 14318 on July 23, 2025, to accelerate the federal permitting process for data center infrastructure. The order aims to streamline regulatory procedures to support the rapid development of AI-focused data centers and associated infrastructure, such as energy and networking components, by reducing federal regulatory burdens. It encourages the use of federally owned land for these projects and provides financial support through loans, grants, and tax incentives for qualifying projects. Additionally, the order revokes a previous executive order and mandates efficient environmental reviews and permitting processes to expedite project development.