Protecting Families from AI Data Center Energy Costs Act
The Protecting Families from AI Data Center Energy Costs Act mandates a technical conference by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to explore strategies for shielding residential ratepayers from increased energy costs due to large loads, such as AI data centers. The bill requires a report with recommendations following the conference but does not allocate funding or specify enforcement mechanisms.
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Access options →| Date | Time | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-09 | — | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. |
| 2025-12-09 | — | Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy. |
| 2025-12-09 | — | Introduced in House |
| 2025-12-09 | — | Introduced in House |
| 2026-06-24 | — | Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote. |
| 2026-06-24 | — | Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held |
| 2026-07-20 | — | Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held |
| 2026-07-21 | — | Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 44 - 0. |
| 2026-07-21 | — | Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held |
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