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...
Politicians in the Fredericksburg Area Against Data Centers Key Points Calls for greater oversight. Support for moratoriums or stricter review. Concerns about environmental effects. Demand for stronger public participation. Article Not all elected officials in the Fredericksburg region support rapid data center expansion. Several local politicians have called for greater scrutiny, additional public review, and stronger development standards before approving future projects. In Spotsylvania County, Supervisors Lori Hayes and Jacob Lane have been associated with efforts to increase oversight of data center proposals. Public discussions have focused on citizen concerns regarding water resources, electrical infrastructure, noise, setbacks, and compatibility with nearby residential communities. Some elected officials have argued that residents deserve greater input before major industrial projects move forward. Following local elections, several supervisors advocated requiring special-use p...