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.
Summary
This is a non-binding concurrent resolution that would express Congress's support for the Ratepayer Protection Pledge announced on March 4, 2026. The resolution does not have the force of law and would not create any binding requirements or changes to policy on its own. It currently remains under committee consideration in the Senate.
The resolution aims to affirm that protecting electricity ratepayers and ensuring affordable energy access is sound national policy. It specifically addresses concerns that the expansion of artificial intelligence and data center infrastructure across the United States could impact energy costs and reliability. The resolution emphasizes the importance of maintaining affordable and reliable electricity for households, small businesses, schools, hospitals, and farms as these new technologies grow.