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United States SB3682

United States SB3682 is in committee.

This bill would require utilities to create separate waiting lists and special electricity rate categories specifically for data centers, so that their massive power demands don't drive up costs for regular consumers. It aims to protect households and businesses from bearing the financial burden of data centers connecting to the electric grid.

Recorded sponsors: Chris Van Hollen, Richard Durbin, Richard Blumenthal, Cory Booker.

Official title

Power for the People Act of 2026

Bill details

Stage
In committee
Policy area
Data Centers
Party origin
Democrat
Sponsors
Chris Van Hollen, Richard Durbin, Richard Blumenthal, Cory Booker
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Focus areas

Topics this bill touches, used to group it with related legislation.

  • Grid Capacity
  • Energy Rates
  • Local Control

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How would United States SB3682 change data-center development in United States?

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