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Artificial Intelligence Data Center Moratorium Act - Introduced in Senate (03/25/2026)

Introduced in Senate (03/25/2026) Artificial Intelligence  Data Center  Moratorium Act This bill prohibits building or upgrading artificial intelligence (AI) data centers until laws regulating AI and AI data centers are enacted. It also restricts the export of AI-related computing hardware to countries without similar laws in effect. Specifically, no AI  data center  may be constructed or upgraded until laws are enacted (1) subjecting AI products to prerelease federal review and approval for safety and effectiveness, and (2) ensuring that AI-related economic gains benefit workers and the people of the United States (including by preventing AI-related job loss).  Further, with respect to AI data centers built or upgraded after the moratorium ends, these laws must ensure such centers do not increase consumers’ utility bills and do not harm the environment; affected communities are empowered to approve or reject construction or upgrades; such centers create union j...