Washington, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Brad Schneider issued the following press release:
Yesterday, Congressman Brad Schneider (IL-10) voted for the bipartisan Ratepayer Protection Act. This bill would require state utility regulators to establish rules to ensure communities do not pay for the costs of building new power generation, transmission lines, and other upgrades to serve large-load customers, such as data centers. In 2025, energy costs for Illinois residents jumped by 15% or approximately $200.
"Everywhere families look, costs are rising," said Schneider. "From groceries to gas to housing, health care to utilities, it's getting more and more difficult for Americans to make ends meet. Every day I hear directly from constituents in my Di...