Washington, June 29 -- Congressman Andre Carson issued the following press release:
Today, Congressman Andre Carson (IN-07) joined his colleagues - led by Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) - in introducing the AI Data Center Moratorium Act. This bill would enact a reasonable pause on the development of new data centers until safeguards are put in place to protect Americans.
"Data centers cannot come at a cost to American families, who are already facing high grocery, gas, and housing costs," said Congressman Carson. "Data centers have the potential to create good union jobs, but they also have the potential to eliminate jobs. We need to make sure workers, families, and neighborhoods aren't forced to pa...