Data Center Bill Hits Roadblock In Senate–What Happens Next?
Summary
A bill called the Ratepayer Protection Act, which aims to make large data centers pay for the costs of electricity system upgrades, passed the House but was blocked in the Senate. Senators disagreed on how far the bill should go, so it must now follow the normal Senate process before it can become law.Key Facts
- The Ratepayer Protection Act passed the House with a vote of 417-3.
- The bill requires big data centers (using at least 100 megawatts of electricity) to pay the full cost of upgrades needed for electricity generation and delivery.
- Senator Jon Husted tried to pass the bill quickly in the Senate using unanimous consent.
- Senator Martin Heinrich blocked this fast-track approval because he wants a stronger bill called the GRID Savings Act.
- Republican Senator Bernie Moreno stopped the GRID Savings Act from also moving forward quickly.
- The bill can still pass in the Senate through regular procedures, but any changes need to return for House approval.
- After both chambers agree, the bill would go to President Donald Trump to sign into law.
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