Video from a statement by Martin Heinrich
Sen. Martin Heinrich speaks on the Senate floor about the Ratepayer Protection Act, in video published Sept. 17, 2026.
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Video: Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee Democrats. Public domain (U.S. government work) (opens in a new tab)
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Martin Heinrich says the bill falls short and calls for mandatory obligations on data centers.
“BUT THE RATEPAYER PROTECTION ACT FALLS SHORT OF WHAT WE NEED TO DO TO RESPOND.”