Data center bill falls short in Senate as lawmakers take final votes before the midterms
The measure would direct regulators to consider charging large power customers for grid upgrades, as Democrats say it does not go far enough.
- On Wednesday, Senate Republicans are forcing a procedural vote on the Ratepayer Protection Act to address voter concerns about data centers, though the legislation faces a 60-vote filibuster hurdle.
- Sen. Jon Husted, a Republican from Ohio, argues his legislation is the only viable path to law, noting it passed the House 417-3, while critics label him the "face of data centers" in campaign ads.
- Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer dismissed the proposal as a "toothless messaging bill" and a "desperate Republican attempt to pretend they're fighting corruption," as Democrats argue the bill lacks necessary enforcement.
- The Stop Insider Trading Act, which would bar members of Congress from purchasing individual stocks, faces the same filibuster threat, with Sen. Pete Ricketts cosponsoring the measure Democrats criticize for voter ID language.
- With senators planning to depart Washington for five weeks of campaign events, these votes mark a final attempt to address affordability and corruption before the midterm elections, as both parties remain deadlocked.
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[your]NEWSU.S. Senate tanks bill meant to shield Americans from data center energy costs
(The Center Square) – A bill meant to prevent American communities from shouldering rising energy costs caused by data centers has died in the U.S. Senate.
Senate Democrats block GOP bill aimed at lowering electricity costs tied to data centers
(CNN) — Senate Democrats on Wednesday blocked a GOP-led bill to combat rising energy costs driven by the data center boom, thwarting a last-ditch effort by Republicans to show they are taking voter concerns about affordability seriously. Even though the bill only recommends states take action and does not mandate lower prices for consumers, the […]
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Abdul El-Sayed’s new bestie Chuck Schumer just had Democrats oppose Republican-led legislation to protect Michiganders from higher energy costs due to data centers. This is the second time Senate Democrats have blocked the Ratepayer Protection Act. Turns out Abdul’s claim that Democrats believe “data centers must pay for their own energy” was just another empty […]
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Independent EspañolThe Senate does not move forward with a data center law that impacts energy costs.The bill sought support before the elections.Democrats criticize the proposal as insufficient, while Huded defends its urgency.The debate reveals key political tensions.
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