US House passes Ratepayer Protection Act to curb AI data center costs

The House passed the bipartisan Ratepayer Protection Act 417-3, requiring state utility regulators to consider rules making data centers cover some power generation costs. This is Congress's most significant step yet to address AI infrastructure costs, signaling growing legislative pressure on the AI boom. The bill's passage gives lawmakers a tangible response to rising consumer concerns, though its impact depends on state-level implementation.