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Bill to curb AI data center utility cost increases reportedly blocked in Senate

Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., called the bipartisan legislation a half-measure, CNBC reports.

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CNBC reports that Sen. Martin Heinrich, a New Mexico Democrat, blocked bipartisan legislation aimed at reining in utility cost increases tied to AI data centers. Heinrich called the bill a half-measure.

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CNBC@CNBCBill to curb AI data center utility costs hits snag in Senate https://www.cnbc.com/2026/09/17/ai-data-center-utility-cost-senate.html?taid=6aac3873a1d90c0001067b7a&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_content=main&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter20d
The Hill@thehillSenate Democrat blocks House-passed bill on data center electricity costs https://thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/6096398-heinrich-blocks-husted-data-center-bill/20d
Fox News@FoxNewsA bipartisan bill aimed at keeping AI data centers from driving up your electric bill is hitting a roadblock in the Senate after one Democratic senator blocked its quick passage, arguing it doesn't go far enough. The bill passed the House by a 417-3 vote, but Sen. Martin Heinrich stopped it on the Senate floor while pushing his own proposal instead. @DarrenBotelho reports the standoff comes as lawmakers face growing pressure over the rapid buildout of data centers, with new Fox News polling showing a majority of Americans oppose building AI data centers in their communities.19d
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    CNBC@CNBCBill to curb AI data center utility costs hits snag in Senate https://www.cnbc.com/2026/09/17/ai-data-center-utility-cost-senate.html?taid=6aac3873a1d90c0001067b7a&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_content=main&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter20d
    The Hill@thehillSenate Democrat blocks House-passed bill on data center electricity costs https://thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/6096398-heinrich-blocks-husted-data-center-bill/20d
    Fox News@FoxNewsA bipartisan bill aimed at keeping AI data centers from driving up your electric bill is hitting a roadblock in the Senate after one Democratic senator blocked its quick passage, arguing it doesn't go far enough. The bill passed the House by a 417-3 vote, but Sen. Martin Heinrich stopped it on the Senate floor while pushing his own proposal instead. @DarrenBotelho reports the standoff comes as lawmakers face growing pressure over the rapid buildout of data centers, with new Fox News polling showing a majority of Americans oppose building AI data centers in their communities.19d
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