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.
Latest action (25 Mar 2026): Introduced
What this bill does
S. Con. Res. 30 is a concurrent resolution stating Congress's views, rather than a law with binding legal effect. It expresses support for the "Ratepayer Protection Pledge," a March 4, 2026 commitment by seven technology companies—Amazon, Google, Meta, Microsoft, OpenAI, Oracle, and xAI—to negotiate separate electricity rate structures with utilities and state governments wherever they build data centers, and to pay for generation and delivery infrastructure regardless of whether they actually use the electricity. The resolution declares this approach sound policy for preventing the costs of data-center infrastructure from being spread across all utility customers.
The resolution primarily affects electricity ratepayers—households, small businesses, schools, hospitals, and farms—by asserting that they should not subsidize the infrastructure costs of large technology companies building AI and data center facilities. It also calls on federal agencies, specifically the Department of Energy and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, to support implementation of the pledge, including expediting permitting and interconnection for new energy generation, and encourages other AI and technology companies that have not signed the pledge to adopt similar voluntary commitments.
The resolution was introduced in the Senate on March 25, 2026, by Senator Rick Scott with Senator Marshall, and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. As a concurrent resolution, if passed by both chambers it would express Congress's position but would not carry the force of law or require the President's signature. No further action has occurred beyond introduction.
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Official summary
This resolution is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on March 25, 2026. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.
Common questions
- What does S.Con.Res. 30 do?
- S. Con. Res. 30 is a concurrent resolution stating Congress's views, rather than a law with binding legal effect. It expresses support for the "Ratepayer Protection Pledge," a March 4, 2026 commitment by seven technology companies—Amazon, Google, Meta, Microsoft, OpenAI, Oracle, and xAI—to negotiate separate electricity rate structures with utilities and state governments wherever they build data centers, and to pay for generation and delivery infrastructure regardless of whether they actually use the electricity. The resolution declares this approach sound policy for preventing the costs of data-center infrastructure from being spread across all utility customers. The resolution primarily affects electricity ratepayers—households, small businesses, schools, hospitals, and farms—by asserting that they should not subsidize the infrastructure costs of large technology companies building AI and data center facilities. It also calls on federal agencies, specifically the Department of Energy and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, to support implementation of the pledge, including expediting permitting and interconnection for new energy generation, and encourages other AI and technology companies that have not signed the pledge to adopt similar voluntary commitments. The resolution was introduced in the Senate on March 25, 2026, by Senator Rick Scott with Senator Marshall, and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. As a concurrent resolution, if passed by both chambers it would express Congress's position but would not carry the force of law or require the President's signature. No further action has occurred beyond introduction.
- Has S.Con.Res. 30 become law?
- Not yet. As of 25 Mar 2026, S.Con.Res. 30 is introduced.
- Who sponsored S.Con.Res. 30?
- S.Con.Res. 30 was sponsored by Sen. Rick Scott [R-FL] (Republican-FL), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on S.Con.Res. 30?
- Introduced (25 Mar 2026).
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