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Senate stalls bill over power-grid costs for the US digital economy

The Cryptonomist·October 14, 2026·1 min read
Senate stalls bill over power-grid costs for the US digital economy

The Ratepayer Protection Act failed to advance in the U.S. Senate, with a procedural vote of 57 to 43, short of the 60 votes needed. The bill addressed who pays for power grid upgrades required by large data centers, a key issue for the U.S. digital economy.

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