Protecting Ratepayers Act

This bill would require data centers with a power demand of 5 megawatts or more to get all of their energy and water from sources separate from the electric grid and the public water system. Starting 180 days after the law takes effect, private companies could not build, own, operate, or maintain a new or existing data center unless it meets these off-grid requirements, including for back-up power and water. The bill would also give a March 9, 2026 presidential proclamation called the "Ratepayer Protection Pledge" the full force and effect of law.

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Sponsors

• Byron Donalds Republican sponsor
• 0 cosponsors