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Protecting Families from AI Data Center Energy Costs Act

USA119th CongressHR-6529| House 
| Updated: 7/21/2026
Greg Landsman

Greg Landsman

Democratic Representative

Ohio

Cosponsors (20)
Dwight Evans (Democratic)Christopher R. Deluzio (Democratic)Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Paul Tonko (Democratic)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)H. Morgan Griffith (Republican)André Carson (Democratic)John B. Larson (Democratic)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Mike Quigley (Democratic)Donald S. Beyer (Democratic)Scott DesJarlais (Republican)Linda T. Sánchez (Democratic)Mike Levin (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)

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
Dec 9, 2025
Introduced in House
Dec 9, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
Dec 9, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jun 24, 2026
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Jun 24, 2026
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jul 20, 2026
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jul 21, 2026
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 44 - 0.
Jul 21, 2026
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  • December 9, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • December 9, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.


  • December 9, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • June 24, 2026
    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • June 24, 2026
    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • July 20, 2026
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • July 21, 2026
    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 44 - 0.


  • July 21, 2026
    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.
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Timeline
Dec 9, 2025
Introduced in House
Dec 9, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
Dec 9, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jun 24, 2026
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Jun 24, 2026
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jul 20, 2026
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jul 21, 2026
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 44 - 0.
Jul 21, 2026
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  • December 9, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • December 9, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.


  • December 9, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • June 24, 2026
    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • June 24, 2026
    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • July 20, 2026
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • July 21, 2026
    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 44 - 0.


  • July 21, 2026
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Greg Landsman

Greg Landsman

Democratic Representative

Ohio

Cosponsors (20)
Dwight Evans (Democratic)Christopher R. Deluzio (Democratic)Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Paul Tonko (Democratic)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)H. Morgan Griffith (Republican)André Carson (Democratic)John B. Larson (Democratic)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Mike Quigley (Democratic)Donald S. Beyer (Democratic)Scott DesJarlais (Republican)Linda T. Sánchez (Democratic)Mike Levin (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)

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