It's very discouraging that so many Democratic senators would vote for this bad bill after the election revealed the incredible force of working class opposition to AI. We have a lot of work to do, folks. If your senator is on this list, call and give them an earful.
• Richard Blumenthal (D-CT)
• Chris Coons (D-DE)
• Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV)
• John Fetterman (D-PA)
• Ruben Gallego (D-AZ)
• Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY)
• Martin Heinrich (D-NM) — co-sponsor
• John Hickenlooper (D-CO)
• Andy Kim (D-NJ)
• Angus King (I-ME) — Independent caucusing with Democrats
That Trump supports BAAJA is an immediate red flag, and that most environmental advocacy groups oppose it is very telling. Let's hope the Democratic-led House holds the line.
This appears to have been negotiated under the defeatist mindset of six months ago - “This was the best deal we could get”. Things have changed - or have they? How much $ have they gotten from the various industries? Democrats can be primaried too.
I really appreciate this clear explanation of this bill and the failure of our democratic leaders to vote as if they understood the blue wave mandate they were given. No data centers, save our public lands, oppose AI, etc. Instead they voted as if in panic to get this passed before the blue wave gets sworn in.
It's very discouraging that so many Democratic senators would vote for this bad bill after the election revealed the incredible force of working class opposition to AI. We have a lot of work to do, folks. If your senator is on this list, call and give them an earful.
• Richard Blumenthal (D-CT)
• Chris Coons (D-DE)
• Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV)
• John Fetterman (D-PA)
• Ruben Gallego (D-AZ)
• Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY)
• Martin Heinrich (D-NM) — co-sponsor
• John Hickenlooper (D-CO)
• Andy Kim (D-NJ)
• Angus King (I-ME) — Independent caucusing with Democrats
• Amy Klobuchar (D-MN)
• Jon Ossoff (D-GA)
• Gary Peters (D-MI)
• Jack Reed (D-RI)
• Jacky Rosen (D-NV)
• Brian Schatz (D-HI)
• Chuck Schumer (D-NY)
• Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH)
• Elissa Slotkin (D-MI)
• Mark Warner (D-VA)
• Raphael Warnock (D-GA)
• Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) — co-sponsor
These Senators have got to get with the program. Fossil fuels must be a thing of the past, unless they support humanity as a thing of the past.
None of those on the list should be considered for leadership of the next Congress.
Couldn’t agree more! My frustration with the President and his lackies in Congress knows no bounds. Particularly when it comes to the environment.
Judd these Demo’s & King are not oil industry friendly…
Whitehouse was a sponsor. Please provide follow up.
Thanks for the heads up.
Is there something these senators know that justifies their approval? Is there some loophole that’s not being discussed?
That Trump supports BAAJA is an immediate red flag, and that most environmental advocacy groups oppose it is very telling. Let's hope the Democratic-led House holds the line.
That’s why they will cram this Bill through now before the Dem newbies get there because they know it won’t stand a chance next year.
“Counting on administration officials to disobey Trump” isn’t just a “dubious strategy.”
It’s insane.
Isn’t it a terrible shame that we have so many messes to clean up. +Blatant corruption, we cannot concentrate on our most pressing problem? Climate
This appears to have been negotiated under the defeatist mindset of six months ago - “This was the best deal we could get”. Things have changed - or have they? How much $ have they gotten from the various industries? Democrats can be primaried too.
I really appreciate this clear explanation of this bill and the failure of our democratic leaders to vote as if they understood the blue wave mandate they were given. No data centers, save our public lands, oppose AI, etc. Instead they voted as if in panic to get this passed before the blue wave gets sworn in.
Thanks for information on this complicated matter.
BAAJA: Mapping the billionaire public land grab for data centers, mining, drilling, logging and ICE concentration camps. Call your rep: Stop BAAJA.
https://thedemlabs.org/2026/11/11/baaja-public-lands-sale-map/