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AOC, Bernie Sanders Roll Out Bill to Pause AI Data Center Construction

Ocasio-Cortez is introducing a bill with Sanders to pause new data-center construction until Congress regulates artificial intelligence.

AOC, Bernie Sanders Roll Out Bill to Pause AI Data Center Construction
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This article1 analysis · Oct 8, 2026
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Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Sen. Bernie Sanders are introducing a bill to pause new data-center construction and upgrades until Congress adopts AI regulations. The proposal has drawn criticism from the Trump administration and the data-center industry.

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House sponsor of the data-center moratorium bill

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Bernie Sanders
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Senate sponsor of the data-center moratorium bill

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Donald Trump
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President whose administration is described as friendly toward the data-center industry

ALSO MENTIONED  David Sacks, White House crypto and AI adviser who criticized the proposed moratorium

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Sanders and Ocasio-Cortez Propose Pause on AI Data Centers

Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez proposed legislation to pause new AI data-center construction until safeguards or AI regulations are established. Left-leaning outlets emphasize harms from AI and data centers as grounds for a pause. Center outlets generally pair the sponsors’ case for safeguards with criticism over competitiveness or industry effects. Right-leaning outlets focus on arguments that a pause could hinder AI development and U.S. competition.

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