Artificial Intelligence Data Center Moratorium Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (24 Jun 2026): Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
What this bill does
H.R. 9442, the Artificial Intelligence Data Center Moratorium Act, would halt the construction or upgrading of new or existing "artificial intelligence data centers"—broadly defined to include large facilities used for AI development or those exceeding certain power, rack-density, or liquid-cooling thresholds. The moratorium would remain in effect until Congress passes laws requiring federal pre-approval of AI products, protections ensuring AI-generated economic gains benefit workers rather than only large tech companies, and standards for future data centers covering electricity costs, environmental impact, community approval rights, prohibition of government subsidies, and union labor standards. The bill also directs the Department of Energy to issue quarterly public reports on data centers' finances, environmental impact, labor practices, and subsidy status, and requires the Commerce Department to restrict exports of AI-related computing hardware to countries lacking comparable regulatory safeguards.
The bill would primarily affect technology companies operating or planning large-scale AI data centers, utilities and communities near such facilities, workers employed in AI-related industries, and countries or firms seeking U.S. computing hardware exports. Federal agencies, including the Department of Energy and Department of Commerce, would gain new reporting, verification, and enforcement responsibilities.
The bill was introduced on June 24, 2026, by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez along with nine cosponsors, and referred to the House Committees on Energy and Commerce and Foreign Affairs. As an introduced bill, it would need committee consideration, potential amendment, and votes in both chambers before it could become law; no further legislative action has yet occurred.
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Timeline
24 Jun 2026
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 9442 do?
- H.R. 9442, the Artificial Intelligence Data Center Moratorium Act, would halt the construction or upgrading of new or existing "artificial intelligence data centers"—broadly defined to include large facilities used for AI development or those exceeding certain power, rack-density, or liquid-cooling thresholds. The moratorium would remain in effect until Congress passes laws requiring federal pre-approval of AI products, protections ensuring AI-generated economic gains benefit workers rather than only large tech companies, and standards for future data centers covering electricity costs, environmental impact, community approval rights, prohibition of government subsidies, and union labor standards. The bill also directs the Department of Energy to issue quarterly public reports on data centers' finances, environmental impact, labor practices, and subsidy status, and requires the Commerce Department to restrict exports of AI-related computing hardware to countries lacking comparable regulatory safeguards. The bill would primarily affect technology companies operating or planning large-scale AI data centers, utilities and communities near such facilities, workers employed in AI-related industries, and countries or firms seeking U.S. computing hardware exports. Federal agencies, including the Department of Energy and Department of Commerce, would gain new reporting, verification, and enforcement responsibilities. The bill was introduced on June 24, 2026, by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez along with nine cosponsors, and referred to the House Committees on Energy and Commerce and Foreign Affairs. As an introduced bill, it would need committee consideration, potential amendment, and votes in both chambers before it could become law; no further legislative action has yet occurred.
- Has H.R. 9442 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 9442. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 9442?
- H.R. 9442 was sponsored by Rep. Ocasio-Cortez, Alexandria [D-NY-14] (D-NY), with 20 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 9442?
- Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. (24 Jun 2026).
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