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News / National News / Politico 2 min read Heinrich blocked the fast-track effort, arguing the bill was too weak, and put forward a stricter alternative.
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Sen. Jon Husted’s effort to fast-track the Ratepayer Protection Act failed after Sen. Martin Heinrich objected, arguing the bill did not require data centers to fully cover their energy costs. Heinrich’s alternative bill was also blocked.
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Senator who objected to Heinrich’s alternative bill.
President, whose desk the bill could have reached if passed by the Senate.
Senate majority leader who said moving the bill would likely require a consent agreement.
Senate minority whip who agreed with Heinrich’s criticism of the bill.
House member who led the House version of the bill.
House member who led the House version of the bill.
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Senator who objected to Heinrich’s alternative bill.
President, whose desk the bill could have reached if passed by the Senate.
Senate majority leader who said moving the bill would likely require a consent agreement.
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House member who led the House version of the bill.
House member who led the House version of the bill.
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