Bipartisan House bill would make tech firms fund data-center infrastructure and energy costs
The House will vote on a bipartisan proposal that requires technology companies to pay for the power and facilities needed to build data centers, a hot issue in the 2026 midterm elections.
Lawmakers are set to decide on a cross-party bill that would shift the cost of data-center infrastructure and electricity onto tech firms. The measure responds to voter anger over potential utility bill hikes, lower property values and quality-of-life impacts tied to new data-center projects. Both Republicans and Democrats are under pressure to address these local concerns as the issue shapes the 2026 midterm race.
Why it matters
It shifts data-center costs from consumers to tech firms, addressing voter concerns ahead of the 2026 midterms.
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