Latta Applauds Energy and Commerce Committee Passage of the Ratepayer Protection Act

This press release from Representative Robert E. Latta (R-OH) was published on 2026-07-21 and titled "Latta Applauds Energy and Commerce Committee Passage of the Ratepayer Protection Act".

Latta Applauds Energy and Commerce Committee Passage of the Ratepayer Protection Act

Today, Congressman Bob Latta (OH-5) released the following statement after the House Energy and Commerce Committee approved H.R. 9340, the Ratepayer Protection Act , during a full committee markup: "This legislation protects American ratepayers from being forced to cover the cost of energy infrastructure upgrades needed to support data centers. I was proud to support this bipartisan legislation as we continue to strengthen America's leadership in the AI race against Communist China while ensuring hardworking families and local communities aren't left footing the bill. Numerous states already have large load tariffs in place for data centers, including Ohio. I urge the House to bring the Ratepayer Protection Act to the floor as soon as possible so we can get this commonsense legislation across the finish line." The Ratepayer Protection Act is bipartisan legislation that helps ensure the costs of new energy infrastructure needed to serve data centers are not unfairly shifted onto American families and businesses. Congressman Latta spoke in support of the legislation during today's Energy and Commerce Committee markup. To watch his remarks, click here.