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Washington ExaminerSep 16, 2026National News

Daily on Energy: Data center bill sponsor responds to leftwing calls for a ban

Gabe Evans defended his data-center bill and argued that a ban could weaken U.S. competition with China.

Daily on Energy: Data center bill sponsor responds to leftwing calls for a ban
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Rep. Gabe Evans defended his Ratepayer Protection Act, which would require large data centers to cover specified energy infrastructure costs, ahead of a House floor vote. He rejected calls for a ban, arguing that the United States needs data-center infrastructure to compete with China.

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