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Trump Urges Congress to Tackle Data Center Costs Amid GOP Division

3/28/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump urges Congress to address data centers’ impact on electricity bills.
Republicans remain divided on a unified plan, with committee inaction signaling discord.
House Energy and Commerce Chair Brett Guthrie doubts federal legislation is necessary.
A failed attempt to pass the Protect American AI Act in the House Judiciary Committee shows malaise, while Democrats weigh Trump's ratepayer pledge and progressives push a data center moratorium.

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U.S. President Donald Trump urges Congress to address data centers’ impact on electricity bills.
Republicans remain divided on a unified plan, with committee inaction signaling discord.
House Energy and Commerce Chair Brett Guthrie doubts federal legislation is necessary.
A failed attempt to pass the Protect American AI Act in the House Judiciary Committee shows malaise, while Democrats weigh Trump's ratepayer pledge and progressives push a data center moratorium.