Ratepayer Protection Act passes in House, shields users against higher data center electricity costs
The House of Representatives passed the "Ratepayer Protection Act" by a vote of 417-3. This bill aims to protect consumers from increased electricity costs resulting from the ongoing construction of data centers across the country. Several lawmakers from Southwest Virginia co-sponsored the legislation.
The U.S. House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed the "Ratepayer Protection Act" with a vote of 417-3 on Wednesday. This bipartisan legislation is designed to shield consumers from potential increases in electricity bills spurred by the rapid construction of data centers across the nation.
The bill's passage was supported by several lawmakers from Southwest Virginia, including Representatives Ben Cline (R-VA6), Morgan Griffith (R-VA9), and John McGuire (R-VA5), who co-sponsored the measure. Representative Cline later discussed his vote and ongoing legislative support for the act with WDBJ7 Mornin'.