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Latta Applauds House Passage of Ratepayer Protection Act

Washington, September 17, 2026

Congressman Bob Latta (OH-5), Chairman of the Energy Subcommittee on Energy and Commerce, released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed legislation to protect Americans from rising costs due to data centers:

"Yesterday's passage of the Ratepayer Protection Act is a significant step forward in protecting American families from rising costs associated with data center development, and I was proud to move this legislation through the Energy Subcommittee.

"Across the country, communities are seeing proposals for new data centers that will bring valuable economic growth, but also raise important questions about how these facilities will affect local electric grids and the nearby communities.

"The Ratepayer Protection Act ensures states can hold data centers responsible for their own energy costs, and hardworking American families aren't on the hook for the bill. One question should have a clear answer: Americans should not have to pay more for electricity so large technology companies can build and operate data centers.

"This is not a choice between American innovation and affordable, reliable energy. We can, and must have both."