Artificial Intelligence Data Center Moratorium Act

This bill would stop the start or continuation of construction or upgrades of artificial intelligence data centers in the United States, beginning when it becomes law. The pause would last until Congress passes laws that require federal review and approval of AI products before release, address job displacement and sharing of AI wealth, and set conditions for future data centers, such as no higher utility bills, community approval, no government subsidies, and union jobs, and those laws expressly end the pause. The Secretary of Energy would publish quarterly reports on each AI data center's water use, energy use, emissions, noise, jobs, wages, and subsidies, and could use subpoenas and inspections to verify information. The Secretary of Commerce would also be required to block exports of computer chips and related hardware for AI data center use to countries without comparable laws.

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Sponsors

• Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Democrat sponsor
• 20 cosponsors