The House has recently passed a series of bills aimed at protecting consumers from the rising costs associated with data centers. The measures include the Ratepayer Protection Act, which seeks to shield Americans from the financial burden of data center energy expenses. Both parties are responding to growing concerns over the affordability of electricity as the demand for AI data centers continues to surge. Lawmakers are emphasizing the need for data centers to cover their own utility costs, with bipartisan support for initiatives designed to address economic impacts and protect taxpayers. Some progressives, however, criticize the bills as inadequate and view them as a desperate attempt by Republicans to appease voters amidst rising energy costs.