House Committee Sets Vote On Data Center, Grid Bills [1]
"The Energy and Commerce panel will debate the marquee Ratepayer Protection Act this week."
"The House Energy and Commerce Committee will vote on bipartisan legislation this week to shield utility customers from the costs associated with data centers, while also advancing legislation aimed at bolstering the nation’s transmission system to meet surging demand.
The Ratepayer Protection Act — which seeks to codify President Donald Trump’s ratepayer protection pledge with major technology companies — will get a full committee vote Wednesday after clearing subcommittee last week.
“We must win the race for [artificial intelligence] dominance the right way,” Energy and Commerce Chair Brett Guthrie (R-Ky.) said last week. “When a data center developer comes to town, they should do so eager to grow alongside a community, not looking for handouts at the expense of taxpayers.”
The legislation passed in subcommittee by voice vote, reflecting broad bipartisan support despite disagreements on Capitol Hill about how federal lawmakers should respond to data center energy concerns."