119th Congress · House bill · Last action Oct 13, 2026
H.R. 10809In Committee
Make Data Centers Pay Act
Sponsor: Rep. Vindman, Eugene Simon (D-VA)Introduced Oct 13, 2026
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In plain English
H.R. 10809 amends federal electricity regulations to prevent utility ratepayers from covering costs associated with powering data centers and high-density computing facilities. The bill, sponsored by Rep. Eugene Vindman (D-VA), aims to separate the financial burden of these energy-intensive operations from standard residential and business electricity rates.
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