Data Centers: Protecting Homeowners from Utility Rate Hikes
The House Committee on Energy and Commerce received this bill on July 13, 2026. It has not moved since that date and remains in the early stages of the legislative process. The committee must decide whether to hold a vote before the bill can proceed further.
While the bill has support from both parties, it faces strong opposition from powerful utility companies and the tech industry which may stall its progress.
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Renters who pay their own electric bills would also be protected from rate hikes tied to data center grid upgrades, though the benefit is smaller than for homeowners since many renters have less control over utility arrangements set by landlords or building-wide contracts.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Introduced in House
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Congressional Bill
Official Title
FAIR Data Act
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