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House to vote on bill to rein in AI data center utility costs

Wednesday, September 16, 2026


The House scheduled a vote on bipartisan legislation that would allow states to adopt a regulatory framework preventing data center operators from passing energy costs to consumers. The bill does not mandate state participation. Representatives from both parties co-sponsored the measure.

Original reporting: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/09/15/congress-ai-data-center-utility-costs.html

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