Power for the People Act of 2026

January 15 – April 9, 2026

Rep. Tonko and Sen. Van Hollen have introduced the Power for the People Act of 2026, which mandates that data centers fund grid infrastructure upgrades to prevent electricity rate hikes for households and small businesses.

Policies

Rep. Tonko Introduces Power for the People Act to Prevent Data Centers From Raising Home Electricity Bills

H.R. 8241

Sen. Van Hollen Introduces Bill to Stop Data Centers From Driving Up Home Electricity Bills

S. 3682

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