IssueGrid Reliability and Power PlanningWhether data centers should face special grid-connection queues, demand forecasts, reliability reviews, off-grid or self-supply requirements, and conditions for using less power during grid emergencies.Bills connected to this issueS3682: Power for the People Act of 2026SCONRES30: 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.HR5227: Unleashing Low-Cost Rural AI ActHR6983: PRICE ActHR8241: Power for the People Act of 2026
