Artificial Intelligence Data Center Moratorium Act

Hozzl · 2026-04-13T17:22:20Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 4214 Artificial Intelligence Data Center Moratorium Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Science, Technology, Communications. Stay informed on legislative developments.

4/13/2026, 5:22 PM

Summary of Bill S 4214

The bill, designated as S.4214 in the 119th Congress and introduced on March 25, 2026, aims to establish a moratorium on the construction of new data centers until legislation is passed to protect the public from the risks associated with artificial intelligence.

Congressional Summary of S 4214

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 jobs subject to labor standards; and
no government subsidy is provided for the construction, upgrade, or operation of such centers.

Under the bill, the term AI data center includes collocated structures and equipment under common ownership or control used for AI development or operation that meet certain power and design specifications.

Additionally, the Department of Commerce must prohibit the export, reexport, or in-country transfer of specified computing hardware for AI-related use to any country that does not have comparable laws or regulations in effect.

Finally, the Department of Energy must periodically report on AI data centers’ funding sources, energy and water use, and labor.

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Current Status of Bill S 4214

Bill S 4214 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 25, 2026. Bill S 4214 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on March 25, 2026. Bill S 4214's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. as of March 25, 2026

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4214

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Science, Technology, Communications

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4214

A bill to impose a moratorium on the construction of new data centers until legislation is enacted that safeguards the public from the dangers of artificial intelligence.