US House to take up bill aimed at curbing data center-driven electricity costs
Republican lawmakers intend to introduce a bill in the House next week that aims to curb the rise in electricity costs associated with data center growth, according to a spokesperson for Speaker Mike Johnson. The bipartisan Ratepayer Protection Act, which has garnered bipartisan support, is set to be voted on before the midterm elections, as reported by Axios.
The legislation will be placed on the House floor next week, as announced by Taylor Haulsee, a spokesperson for Johnson. The government is facing increasing pressure from officials across the country to address the issue of escalating data center power expenses, which may be ultimately shouldered by consumers.
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