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CNBCSep 17, 2026Local News

Bill to curb AI data center utility costs hits snag in Senate

Husted sponsored the bill and said he would continue pursuing protections against data-center costs being passed to electricity customers.

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Bill to curb AI data center utility costs hits snag in Senate
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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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