Three-year data center moratorium passed in town of East Fishkill, New York State, blocking planned campus

AI data centers are using tons of electricity & water, driving up utility costs while workers get left behind & Big Tech reaps record profits.

Proud to join @RepAOC & @SenSanders in calling for a federal AI data center moratorium until Congress sets real standards & guardrails… pic.twitter.com/OkgTv0BMir

— Rep. Jim McGovern (@RepMcGovern) June 24, 2026

Data centers are harming our nation’s air, water, and power bills. That’s why we need a national moratorium on new data center construction. pic.twitter.com/u6JYhBg6u8

— Rep. Frank Pallone (@FrankPallone) June 24, 2026