Tommy Tuberville news
The gist
Tuberville cosponsored a Senate bill to shield ratepayers from data center power costs.
The Alabama senator is juggling energy, college sports and school choice in midterm season.
How it unfolded
- Sep 16, 2026Tuberville posted on X that he cosponsored the Ratepayer Protection Act in the Senate; the U.S. House passed the companion bill the same day.
- Sep 17, 2026Tuberville announced he is cosponsor of a new Senate bill with Sen. Jon Husted aimed at protecting consumers from paying for the data center boom.
- Sep 18, 2026Tuberville became a 'yes' vote on the Protect College Sports Act after previously opposing it; senators voted 77-22 to clear a procedural hurdle.