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Senate Democrat Blocks House-Passed Bill on Data Center Energy Costs

A Senate Democrat has blocked the Ratepayer Protection Act, halting progress on the bill to curb data center-related electricity costs.

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House prepares to vote on bill targeting data center energy costs

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House passes bipartisan Ratepayer Protection Act

NBC News ↗

Bill aims to shift data center electricity costs to tech companies

The Hill ↗

Bill directs states to consider rules on data center costs

NYT Politics ↗

Senate Democrat blocks House-approved data center bill

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  2. Senate Democrat blocks House-passed bill on data center electricity costs
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  4. House Passes Bill Taking Aim at Data Center Electricity Costs
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  5. House passes bill to shield Americans from data center energy costs
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