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A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the Ratepayer Protection Pledge announced on March 4, 2026, reflects sound national policy to protect ratepayers in the United States, promote electricity affordability, and ensure that all people of the United States, including households, small businesses, schools, hospitals, and farms, have access to reliable and affordable energy as artificial intelligence and data center infrastructure expands across the United States.

USA119th CongressSCONRES-30| Senate 
| Updated: 3/25/2026
Rick Scott

Rick Scott

Republican Senator

Florida

Cosponsors (1)
Roger Marshall (Republican)

Energy and Natural Resources Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This concurrent resolution expresses the sense of Congress that the Ratepayer Protection Pledge, announced on March 4, 2026, represents sound national policy. Its core purpose is to protect ratepayers, promote electricity affordability, and ensure reliable energy access for all people in the United States, including households, small businesses, schools, hospitals, and farms. This policy is deemed crucial as artificial intelligence and data center infrastructure rapidly expands, which traditionally could shift significant infrastructure costs onto general ratepayers. The pledge, signed by major tech companies like Amazon, Google, and Microsoft, commits them to negotiate separate rate structures with utilities and state governments for their data centers. This includes a pay-whether-used obligation for generation and delivery infrastructure, preventing other ratepayers from subsidizing these costs. Congress encourages relevant federal agencies, such as the Department of Energy and FERC, to support the implementation of these commitments and urges other AI companies to adopt similar pledges to enhance grid reliability and affordability.
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Timeline
Mar 25, 2026
Submitted in Senate
Mar 25, 2026
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text: CR S1618-1619)
Mar 25, 2026
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
  • March 25, 2026
    Submitted in Senate


  • March 25, 2026
    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text: CR S1618-1619)


  • March 25, 2026
    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

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A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the Ratepayer Protection Pledge announced on March 4, 2026, reflects sound national policy to protect ratepayers in the United States, promote electricity affordability, and ensure that all people of the United States, including households, small businesses, schools, hospitals, and farms, have access to reliable and affordable energy as artificial intelligence and data center infrastructure expands across the United States.

USA119th CongressSCONRES-30| Senate 
| Updated: 3/25/2026
This concurrent resolution expresses the sense of Congress that the Ratepayer Protection Pledge, announced on March 4, 2026, represents sound national policy. Its core purpose is to protect ratepayers, promote electricity affordability, and ensure reliable energy access for all people in the United States, including households, small businesses, schools, hospitals, and farms. This policy is deemed crucial as artificial intelligence and data center infrastructure rapidly expands, which traditionally could shift significant infrastructure costs onto general ratepayers. The pledge, signed by major tech companies like Amazon, Google, and Microsoft, commits them to negotiate separate rate structures with utilities and state governments for their data centers. This includes a pay-whether-used obligation for generation and delivery infrastructure, preventing other ratepayers from subsidizing these costs. Congress encourages relevant federal agencies, such as the Department of Energy and FERC, to support the implementation of these commitments and urges other AI companies to adopt similar pledges to enhance grid reliability and affordability.
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Timeline
Mar 25, 2026
Submitted in Senate
Mar 25, 2026
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text: CR S1618-1619)
Mar 25, 2026
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
  • March 25, 2026
    Submitted in Senate


  • March 25, 2026
    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text: CR S1618-1619)


  • March 25, 2026
    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Rick Scott

Rick Scott

Republican Senator

Florida

Cosponsors (1)
Roger Marshall (Republican)

Energy and Natural Resources Committee

Energy

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted