The US Senate has rejected the Ratepayer Protection Act, a bill aimed at requiring data centers to bear the costs associated with their electricity infrastructure. The vote of 57-43 fell short of the 60 votes necessary for advancement, despite the bill previously clearing the House of Representatives. This outcome leaves data center cost regulation unresolved at the federal level. Prediction markets indicate decreased support for a statewide data center moratorium in Missouri. Observers will monitor whether Missouri legislators, such as Representative Colin Wellenkamp, pursue state-level action following this federal setback.
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