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S.Con.Res.30

A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the Ratepayer Protection Pledge announced on March 4, 2026, reflects sound national policy to protect ratepayers in the United States, promote electricity affordability, and ensure that all people of the United States, including households, small businesses, schools, hospitals, and farms, have access to reliable and affordable energy as artificial intelligence and data center infrastructure expands across the United States.

Introduced·3/25/26

Congress supports the Ratepayer Protection Pledge to ensure affordable energy for all as data centers expand.

The bill expresses Congress's support for the Ratepayer Protection Pledge, which commits major tech companies to pay for energy infrastructure regardless of usage. This aims to prevent ratepayers from subsidizing data center costs and ensure affordable energy for households, small businesses, schools, hospitals, and farms. The pledge is seen as a sound national policy to manage the growing electricity consumption of data centers, which currently account for over 4% of U.S. electricity use and are expected to reach 12% by 2028.

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Where it stands

Current
Energy And Natural Resources Committee
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Committee decision

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History

Mar 25

Senate

Submitted in Senate

Mar 25

Senate

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text: CR S1618-1619)