Senate Dems block bill to protect consumers from data center-driven electricity price hikes
Senate Democrats on Wednesday blocked a House-passed bill to protect consumers from data center-driven electricity rate increases, arguing it was "toothless" and that Republicans have already agreed to stronger language in a separate deal.
TL;DR
- Senate Democrats blocked a House-passed bill aimed at protecting consumers from data center-driven electricity rate increases.
- Democrats argued the bill was "toothless."
- They stated that Republicans had already agreed to stronger language in a separate deal regarding data center impacts on electricity rates.