Sanders and AOC Seek Moratorium on AI Data Center Construction
News Clipwrenews.com·Washington, District of Columbia County, DC·3/27/2026
Senator Bernie Sanders and Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez are proposing a federal moratorium on the construction of AI data centers. They are advocating for the "Artificial Intelligence (AI) Data Center Moratorium Act" to enact an immediate nationwide halt on these facilities.
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Gov: US Congress, Bernie Sanders, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Senator Bernie Sanders and Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez are reportedly advocating for a nationwide halt on the construction of artificial intelligence data centers. They are pushing for the "Artificial Intelligence (AI) Data Center Moratorium Act," legislation designed to impose an immediate federal moratorium on the development of such facilities. The proposed act signals a growing concern among some lawmakers regarding the rapid expansion of AI infrastructure and its potential implications.