Energy Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee
Introduced
In Committee
On Floor
Passed Chamber
Enacted
This legislation requires the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to hold a Commissioner-led technical conference within 90 days of its enactment. The primary goal of this conference is to develop effective strategies and appropriate rate structures aimed at protecting residential and small commercial ratepayers from potential cost increases associated with the growing demand from large loads , including artificial intelligence data centers. The conference will gather representatives from various stakeholders, such as the Department of Energy, public utilities, transmission providers, State regulators, ratepayer advocates, and large load operators. Following the conclusion of this technical conference, FERC is mandated to submit a comprehensive report to specific congressional committees within 180 days, detailing the recommendations and best practices identified during the discussions.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 44 - 0.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Introduced in House
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 44 - 0.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Energy
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAdvisory bodiesComputers and information technologyEnergy pricesFederal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)Infrastructure developmentPublic utilities and utility rates
Protecting Families from AI Data Center Energy Costs Act
USA119th CongressHR-6529| House
| Updated: 7/21/2026
This legislation requires the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to hold a Commissioner-led technical conference within 90 days of its enactment. The primary goal of this conference is to develop effective strategies and appropriate rate structures aimed at protecting residential and small commercial ratepayers from potential cost increases associated with the growing demand from large loads , including artificial intelligence data centers. The conference will gather representatives from various stakeholders, such as the Department of Energy, public utilities, transmission providers, State regulators, ratepayer advocates, and large load operators. Following the conclusion of this technical conference, FERC is mandated to submit a comprehensive report to specific congressional committees within 180 days, detailing the recommendations and best practices identified during the discussions.
Energy Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee
Energy
Introduced
In Committee
On Floor
Passed Chamber
Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAdvisory bodiesComputers and information technologyEnergy pricesFederal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)Infrastructure developmentPublic utilities and utility rates