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House Passes Ratepayer Protection Act, Blocking Fast-Track

By Drooid · Sep 19, 2026, 3:20 AM UTC · How we work

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U.S. President Donald Trump is discussing the Ratepayer Protection Act with Senate Majority Leader John Thune.
The Republican-majority House approved the Ratepayer Protection Act by a 417-to-3 vote.
Senator Jon Husted (R-OH) introduced the legislation on July 16, 2026.
Senator Martin Heinrich (D-NM) blocked a Senate unanimous-consent request to fast-track the bill.
The bill would require data centers using 100 MW or more to pay full extra grid-upgrade costs.

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U.S. President Donald Trump is discussing the Ratepayer Protection Act with Senate Majority Leader John Thune.
The Republican-majority House approved the Ratepayer Protection Act by a 417-to-3 vote.
Senator Jon Husted (R-OH) introduced the legislation on July 16, 2026.
Senator Martin Heinrich (D-NM) blocked a Senate unanimous-consent request to fast-track the bill.
The bill would require data centers using 100 MW or more to pay full extra grid-upgrade costs.