Data Center Legislation Push

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1. 15 Sep

   The House is readying to vote for a bipartisan Russia sanctions bill named after the late Sen. Lindsey Graham.

   2 outlets · Washington Examiner
2. 16 Sep

   Known as the Ratepayer Protection Act, the measure mandates state utility regulators to weigh whether heavy energy consumers, including data centers, must pay for the additional electrical infrastructure built for them.

   2 outlets · The Independent
3. 17 Sep

   On Wednesday, the House voted 417-3 to pass the Ratepayer Protection Act, which was introduced by Reps.

   2 outlets · Washington Examiner

Coverage 8 articles

• 17 Sep House passes bill aimed at addressing impact of data centers on energy costsThe House of Representatives passed a bill on Wednesday that seeks to address the high energy costs associated with artificial intelligence data centers, requiring state utility regulators to ensure these facilities pay for the full cost of new power and transmission upgrades needed to serve them. The bill was approved overwhelmingly by a vote of 417-3, reflecting lawmakers' efforts to tackle an issue of growing…Toronto Star
• 17 Sep House passes bill to shield Americans from data center energy costsThe House passed the Ratepayer Protection Act with a vote of 417 to 3, aiming to prevent data center energy costs from being added to Americans' electricity bills. The bipartisan bill requires tech companies to cover expenses for new power infrastructure serving data centers rather than passing them on to consumers. Introduced by Republican Representative Gabe Evans, the legislation responds to concerns over rising…CBS News
• 17 Sep First data center bill clears House as both parties scramble for answers on affordabilityThe U.S. House passed the Ratepayer Protection Act with bipartisan support, amending existing energy law to require large data centers (those consuming 100 megawatts or more) to cover additional costs for electricity infrastructure upgrades and provide financial assurances if projects are canceled. The bill aims to prevent increased utility rates for local communities while not banning data center expansion. Both…Fox News
• 17 Sep US House advances first Bill addressing economic impact of data centre boomOn September 16, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Ratepayer Protection Act with a vote of 417 to three, aiming to address concerns over rising electricity costs caused by data center expansion. The bill requires state utility regulators to consider whether large power users like data centers should cover additional infrastructure costs related to their operations. This action highlights the conflicting…The Straits Times
• 17 Sep House passes bill to shield households from data center energy costsThe House of Representatives passed the Ratepayer Protection Act with a vote of 417-3, requiring data centers consuming over 100 megawatts of electricity to cover costs for grid and energy upgrades. Introduced by Reps. Gabe Evans (R-CO) and Kathy Castor (D-FL), the bill aims to protect households from rising energy prices but faces criticism from some Democrats who argue it does not go far enough in regulating data…Washington Examiner
• 16 Sep US House to vote on ‘Ratepayer Protection Act’ as data center fury growsThe US House of Representatives plans to vote on the Ratepayer Protection Act, which would require state utility regulators to consider whether large energy consumers like data centers should cover costs related to new electrical infrastructure. Introduced by Representative Kathy Castor and Gabe Evans, this bipartisan bill aims to address growing concerns over rising electricity bills linked to data center…The Independent
• 15 Sep Republicans’ time crunch: Data centers, sports, cryptoRepublicans in Congress face a tight schedule before midterm elections to address voter concerns with legislation like the Ratepayer Protection Act and the crypto market structure bill, while also considering bipartisan measures such as the Protect College Sports Act. The Senate is likely to prioritize the college sports bill, which has support from both parties but may consume significant time due to potential…Semafor
• 15 Sep House faces Iran, Russia, impeachment, and data center fights in final week before midterm electionsHouse lawmakers are set to address several politically charged issues before the midterm elections, including voting on a bipartisan bill aimed at tech companies’ data center costs, sanctions against Russia, and measures related to ending U.S. involvement in Iran. Democrats plan to push for impeachment articles over Trump’s handling of immigration agencies but face opposition within their own party. Meanwhile, there…Washington Examiner

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