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H.R.9442

Artificial Intelligence Data Center Moratorium Act

Introduced·6/24/26

Artificial Intelligence Data Center Moratorium Act halts new AI data center construction until safety laws are enacted.

The Artificial Intelligence Data Center Moratorium Act imposes a pause on the construction or upgrading of new artificial intelligence data centers. This moratorium remains in effect until legislation is enacted to ensure public safety from AI risks. The bill also mandates export controls on computing infrastructure hardware for AI data centers in countries lacking comparable regulations. The Secretary of Energy must review and approve AI products before release, ensuring they do not threaten health, privacy, or civil rights.

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History

Jun 24

House

Introduced in House

Jun 24

House

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.