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House Passes Bill Aimed at Addressing Impact of Data Centers on Energy Costs — Mike Johnson | ChamberLight
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The House passed a bill 417-3 that would have state regulators consider requiring data centers to pay the full cost of the power and transmission upgrades needed to serve them. Supporters framed it as a step toward protecting consumers from higher utility bills, while lawmakers also cited economic benefits and broader concerns about data-center growth.
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People in this story 5 Ranking Democrat on the House Energy and Commerce Committee and advocate for addressing consumer concerns about data-center costs.
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House Speaker whom Democrats urged to keep the House in session to advance AI safeguards.
President whose comments about communities opposing data centers were criticized by Pallone.
House Majority Leader who cited local economic benefits from a data-center development in Louisiana.
Republican representative from Colorado and sponsor of the bill.
House passes bill aimed at addressing impact of data centers on energy costs
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President whose comments about communities opposing data centers were criticized by Pallone.
House Majority Leader who cited local economic benefits from a data-center development in Louisiana.
Republican representative from Colorado and sponsor of the bill.
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