Ratepayer Bill of Rights Act of 2026
In committeeCongress.gov hasn't published an official summary for this bill yet, it usually appears after the bill advances out of committee. The full text is linked below.
Aug 24, 2026Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
The Ratepayer Bill of Rights Act of 2026 mandates transparency and accountability for large data centers regarding their resource use and financial impacts on communities. It establishes rights for ratepayers to ensure they are not unfairly burdened by the costs associated with these data centers. The bill includes provisions for enforcement and oversight by federal and state agencies.