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Bill to curb AI data center utility costs hits snag in Senate — Bernie Moreno | ChamberLight
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SOURCE CHECK TAP FOR WHY Outlet credibility · CNBC 86/100 HIGH 14 stories · 83–89 · updated Sep 25, 2026
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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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People in this story 7 Senator who sponsored the Ratepayer Protection Act and sought unanimous consent for a quick vote
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Senator who criticized Heinrich for blocking Husted's proposal
Representative who voted against the Ratepayer Protection Act in the House
Representative who voted against the Ratepayer Protection Act in the House
Representative who voted against the Ratepayer Protection Act in the House
Husted's Democratic reelection opponent who accused him of helping bring data centers to Ohio
Roll Call · 1w ago Ratepayer bill aimed at data center buildout blocked in Senate
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Senator who criticized Heinrich for blocking Husted's proposal
Representative who voted against the Ratepayer Protection Act in the House
Representative who voted against the Ratepayer Protection Act in the House
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Husted's Democratic reelection opponent who accused him of helping bring data centers to Ohio
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