Bill to curb AI data center utility costs hits snag in Senate
Heinrich blocked a quick vote, arguing the bill needed enforceable protections for consumers facing data-center-related utility costs.
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Sen. Martin Heinrich blocked a fast-track Senate vote on the bipartisan Ratepayer Protection Act, saying voluntary state commitments would not protect consumers from data center costs. Sponsor Sen. Jon Husted said he would continue pursuing the measure after the House passed it 417-3.
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MHMartin HeinrichD-New Mexico
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