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Press ReleaseNeutral2026-09-17

Vindman Votes to Protect Ratepayers From Data Center Grid Upgrade Costs

Eugene Simon Vindman
Eugene Simon Vindman
DVA-7 · Representative
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This press release from Representative Eugene Simon Vindman (D-VA) was published on 2026-09-17 and titled "Vindman Votes to Protect Ratepayers From Data Center Grid Upgrade Costs".

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Vindman Votes to Protect Ratepayers From Data Center Grid Upgrade Costs

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Eugene Vindman (Va.-07) yesterday voted in favor of H.R. 9340, the Ratepayer Protection Act, legislation aimed at protecting families and businesses from being saddled with the costs of infrastructure upgrades needed to accommodate the rapidly growing energy demands of large data centers. “It is past time for data centers to pay their fair share. Right now, Virginia families and businesses are unfairly footing the bill for massive infrastructure investments needed to [ ]
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