Rep. Sewell Cosponsors Legislation to Pause AI Data Center Construction Until Federal ...

Rep. Terri Sewell has cosponsored the AI Data Center Moratorium Act, legislation to pause large AI data center construction and expansion until Congress establishes federal safeguards on water use, energy demands, environmental impacts, labour standards, and community benefit sharing. The bill responds to rapid nationwide expansion of data centers and concerns raised by communities including Alabama's 7th Congressional District.

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