Republican, U.S. Representative for South Carolina's 1st district
Now: U.S. Representative, District 1 since 2021 verified October 12, 2026 · source (opens in a new tab)
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Nancy Mace has 2 statements on data centers on the record.
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- · Raises concern · live5news.com
- · Mixed · Fox News
What they said
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Rep. Nancy Mace said the U.S. must stay ahead of China with AI but should not put data centers in residential neighborhoods
Context & source notes
Format & Provenance: Paraphrased from source.
Where & When: September 15, 2026.
Primary Sources:
- Fox News (opens in a new tab), national outlet
Label rationale: Both readings of the statement agreed. The words that set it: "must stay ahead of China with AI but should not put data centers in residential neighborhoods".
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U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace called for a one year moratorium on data center development in South Carolina
Context & source notes
Format & Provenance: Paraphrased from source.
Where & When: July 20, 2026.
Primary Sources:
- live5news.com (opens in a new tab), local outlet
Label rationale: Both readings of the statement agreed. The words that set it: "called for a one year moratorium on data center development in South Carolina".
How they voted
1 vote on data center measures: 0 in favor of data centers, 1 against.
| Measure | Roll call | What they did |
|---|---|---|
| H.R. 9340: Ratepayer Protection Act | U.S. House of Representatives, September 16, 2026 | Voted yes on a measure that limited data centers against |
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