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Hochul Signs One-Year Data-Center Ban, Sanders, Ocasio-Cortez Propose Bill

7/24/2026

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Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez unveiled a March bill to halt data-center construction.
President Donald Trump said “smart communities” want data centers and cited polls showing seven in ten Americans oppose data-center propaganda.
Supporters organized 142 demonstrations in 42 states.
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed a one-year ban on hyperscale facilities that can consume 50 MW of power.

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Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez unveiled a March bill to halt data-center construction.
President Donald Trump said “smart communities” want data centers and cited polls showing seven in ten Americans oppose data-center propaganda.
Supporters organized 142 demonstrations in 42 states.
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed a one-year ban on hyperscale facilities that can consume 50 MW of power.