US Senators Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez have introduced a bill calling for a nationwide moratorium on the construction of new AI data centers. The proposed legislation aims to pause the rapid development of these facilities until comprehensive regulations on AI are established by Congress. This initiative has gained momentum amid growing concerns over the environmental impact and rising energy costs associated with large data centers. As the movement to ban such centers gains traction across the country, support is increasing among progressive lawmakers who emphasize the need for safeguards in the AI industry.