Cotton Introduces Bill to Lower Energy Costs for Arkansans

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact:Patrick McCann(202) 224-2353January 8, 2026
Cotton Introduces Bill to Lower Energy Costs for Arkansans
Washington, DC— Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) yesterday introduced legislation to accelerate American energy innovation while also lowering energy costs for Arkansans. The DATA Act of 2026 will eliminate outdated federal regulations and enable manufacturers, data centers, and other energy-intensive industries to build customized electricity systems without impacting existing power grids.
“American dominance in artificial intelligence and other crucial emerging industries should not come at the expense of Arkansans paying higher energy costs. My bill will ensure that America can continue to lead in these spaces by eliminating outdated regulations,”said Senator Cotton.
Text of the bill can be foundhere.
The DATA Act of 2026 would:
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