[U.S. House of Representatives Passes First Bill Addressing the Economic Impact of Data Centers] Golden Finance reports that on September 17, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill on Wednesday aimed at protecting households from electricity rate increases associated with the expansion of data centers. This marks the first time the House has advanced legislation directly addressing economic concerns stemming from the growth of this industry. The 'Ratepayer Protection Act' will require state utility regulators to consider whether large electricity users, including data centers, should bear the incremental costs of the power infrastructure serving them. The vote highlights the complex political landscape surrounding the U.S. data center boom. U.S. President Trump has strongly supported the development of data centers, viewing them as key to maintaining leadership in the field of artificial intelligence. Meanwhile, bipartisan lawmakers are facing growing voter concerns over rising electricity bills linked to the industry's surging power demand.