Senator Bill Nelson announced his support for David Jolly's proposal to pause new data center construction in Florida. Jolly, the Democratic gubernatorial candidate, has pledged to implement a one-year moratorium on such facilities if elected governor. Nelson stated that the long-term effects of large-scale data centers remain uncertain and that a temporary halt would allow regulatory frameworks and scientific understanding to align with rapid technological development. He emphasized that these facilities require independent power generation and water supply, and that suitable land availability is currently limited. Nelson suggested alternative water sources, such as treated wastewater or stormwater runoff, could be utilized, citing closed-loop systems used on the International Space Station as a potential model. He also noted that his colleague, Congressman Matt Gaetz, has received significant financial backing from data center companies, with recent reports indicating over $6 million in industry contributions. Gaetz previously advocated for building data centers on Florida's 'pristine' land and opposed any ban on construction, but has recently shifted his stance to support local government authority in deciding whether to permit such facilities. Nelson argued that a fragmented regulatory approach would distribute the environmental and infrastructure impacts of data centers across multiple communities, potentially increasing electricity costs for areas that choose to block development while neighboring areas host the facilities.