House advances bill to rein in AI data center utility costs
What to know about House advances bill to rein in AI data center utility costs
The House on Wednesday advanced by a vote of 417-3 a first-of-its-kind bill that aims to curb data center-related utility bill rate hikes, as backlash to the proliferating facilities grows ahead of the 2026 midterm election.
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What happened
The House on Wednesday advanced by a vote of 417-3 a first-of-its-kind bill that aims to curb data center-related utility bill rate hikes, as backlash to the proliferating facilities grows ahead of the 2026 midterm election.
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