Being provided the means and implicit permission to host a private server is a human right. I don't care what the ESA, anyone they represent, or any lawmaker or congressperson has to say about it.
If my games ever even FEATURE online services, you can bet your ass I'm providing all the files required to use them, including a copy of a local Steam emulator if I choose to use Steam services.
This has been an official statement on behalf of my organization, halotroop. Hold us to it, in the event that we release any commercial games. https://halotroop.com