Trump and Thune Discuss Data Center Bill
President Trump and Senate Leader John Thune are discussing legislation to protect households from rising electricity costs caused by expanding data centers. The House recently passed the Ratepayer Protection Act, though Senate Democrats blocked a quick vote.
President Donald Trump is discussing data-center electricity legislation with Senate Majority Leader John Thune to protect households from rising utility costs. The talks follow a House vote on a bill requiring state regulators to shift infrastructure expenses onto large power users. Lawmakers across the United States face mounting pressure as artificial intelligence facilities strain local power grids.
