“If America wants to lead the world in AI and strengthen our national security, we have to build the energy infrastructure to support it. The Ratepayer Protection Act would keep America globally competitive while protecting Ohioans and Americans from higher electricity bills,” said Husted. Reps. Gabe Evans (R-Colo.) and Kathy Castor (D-Fla.) introduced the companion bill to the Ratepayer Protection Act in the U.S. House of Representatives. The Ratepayer Protection Act is a bipartisan, commonsense solution that protects everyday Americans and ensures our nation can continue to win the AI race,” said Evans. In March 2026, Husted joined President Donald Trump at the White House for a roundtable focused on lowering energy costs near new data centers.