Martin Heinrich
Role at the time: U.S. senator from New Mexico
Condemned
Statement summary
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.”
Watch the original video (opens in a new tab)Heinrich Senate floor remarks on the Ratepayer Protection Act00:50
Heinrich objects to advancing the Ratepayer Protection Act and argues for mandatory requirements on data centers.
Archived copy (opens in a new tab)Why we used this label
Heinrich criticizes the proposed bill as insufficient, saying Congress needs requirements with teeth.