The legislation aimed to place a ceiling on electricity bill hikes attributed to data center power usage. The current failure to secure enough support stalls the ability to cap these specific costs while the Senate continues its deliberations.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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US Senate Fails to Advance Bill Capping Data Center Electricity Hikes
US Politics20 days ago
Proposed restrictions on utility price increases tied to the growth of data centers fell short of the required vote count in Washington on Tuesday. The measure was blocked from advancing in the US Senate, although the legislative body is continuing to vote on the matter.
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