How the conversation moved
Developing stories 2 threads · 18 of 28 actions
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Sep 30 Luján called on states to prevent data centers from passing costs to residential ratepayers.Sep 30 Ricketts (R), Fischer (R) voted to support the Ratepayer Protection Act to protect energy costs.Sep 30 Warner , Van Hollen criticized the Ratepayer Protection Act for lacking enforceable requirements to protect communities from data center costs.Oct 1 Crapo (R) voted for Ratepayer Protection Act to prevent data center costs burdening Idaho ratepayers.Oct 1 Graham Nordone (R) criticized Senate Democrats for blocking Ratepayer Protection Act on data center energy costs.
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Sep 30 Baldwin voted against data center energy cost legislation, vowing to push stronger protections.Sep 30 Heinrich Heinrich and three colleagues introduced bipartisan bill reforming environmental review and permitting for energy projects.Sep 30 Heinrich outlined provisions of bipartisan energy and jobs legislation to deliver cheaper energy and economic growth.
Where they stand
Support · 16 R Graham Nordone SC Supports legislation to protect ratepayers from data center energy costs R Crapo ID Supports legislation protecting ratepayers from data center infrastructure costs R Ricketts NE Voted for bill to protect families from rising energy costs R Moody FL Criticized Democrats for blocking ratepayer protection bill R Fischer NE Voted for and cosponsored the bill D Heinrich NM Outlined bill provisions for cheaper energy and job creation R Hagerty TN Urged Senate passage of bill protecting ratepayers from data center costs R Grassley IA Blasted Democrats for blocking bipartisan ratepayer protection bill R Husted OH Pushed bill requiring data centers to fund grid upgrades R Hoeven ND Opposed Democratic blockade of bill protecting consumers from rate increases R Evans CO Opposes Senate Democrats' blocking of bipartisan ratepayer protection legislation D Cleaver MO Praised court rulings restoring Solar for All program D Fletcher TX Supported court ruling restoring $7 billion Solar for All program R Biggs AZ Received recognition for pro-energy voting record D Schrier WA Secured passage of bipartisan bill enhancing hydropower licensing transparency R Gallagher CA Cosponsored American Leadership in Fusion Act for energy dominance Oppose · 8 D Warner VA Opposes bill lacking enforceable data center protections D Van Hollen MD Opposes bill lacking guardrails on data center energy costs D Luján NM Urged utility commissions to ensure data centers pay full service costs D Hickenlooper CO Opposed bill as insufficient; demanded mandatory data center payment for grid costs D Cortez Masto NV Opposed bill lacking sufficient consumer cost protections D Baldwin WI Opposes voluntary approach to data center energy cost responsibility R McClain MI Opposes Senate Democrats blocking ratepayer protection legislation D Goodlander NH Opposes mega-merger without proof it won't increase ratepayer costs
What each party did · Democrats 16 · Republicans 12
4 Sent letters 0 1 Statements 1 4 Criticized 6 2 Praised 1 3 Filed or pushed bills 3 2 Other 1 By state
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Every action 28 actions · 31 releases
All types 28 Sent letters 4 Statements 2 Criticized 10 Praised 3 Filed or pushed bills 6 Other 3
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Oct 2, 2026
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D Blumenthal CT
Senator Blumenthal urged federal investigation into equipment failures at Connecticut compressor station.
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D Goodlander NH $66.8B
Urged FERC to reject $66.8 billion NextEra-Dominion merger unless companies prove it won't raise electricity costs.
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D Goodlander NH
Secured party status in Liberty Utilities rate case and persuaded New Hampshire PUC to review service denials.
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Sep 29, 2026
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R Biggs AZ
Named American Energy Champion for 100% pro-energy voting record by American Energy Alliance.
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Sep 28, 2026
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D Pallone NJ
Urged FERC to strengthen data center rules to protect PJM customers from rising energy bills.
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R Gallagher CA $10B
Cosponsored bipartisan bill providing $10 billion for fusion energy research and commercialization.
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