WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D-Del.) released the following statement on the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act of 2026:
“This legislation is an important step forward to substantially lower the cost of electricity for Americans and it will have my support. I am grateful to Senators Heinrich, Whitehouse, Capito, and Lee for their leadership in crafting a bipartisan bill that will reduce emissions, deploy clean energy, upgrade old transmission lines, and fast-track urgently needed projects across the country while preserving important environmental and community safeguards. It does all of this while ensuring data centers pay their fair share and pay for upgrades to our electricity systems to benefit all communities.
“I have heard important and clear concerns from all sides about this bill and its potential. That robust engagement shows that this bill is worthy of debate, and I’m expecting an amendment process that will make further improvements. Americans told us on Tuesday that they want us to take action. I hear you. We don’t have time to waste in addressing the affordability crisis facing American families.”