HR 8241
Power for the People Act of 2026
Jurisdiction
US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 14, 2026, 3:14 AM
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Bill overview
The Power for the People Act of 2026 aims to address the increasing impact of data centers on electricity costs and grid reliability. It proposes establishing data center load queues at electricity providers, creating data center-specific rate classes, and requiring data centers to offset their energy demands through strategies like bringing in new generation or utilizing battery storage. The bill also seeks to ensure fair allocation of transmission costs and provide states with the tools to implement these measures, ultimately holding data center owners accountable for their energy consumption and its associated costs.
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Becca [D-VT-At Large] Balint
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