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S 4825

Senator Bernie Sanders introduced this bill to slap a new federal excise tax on 'systemically important AI activity,' which is his way of taxing the biggest AI players (think frontier model developers like OpenAI, Google, and Anthropic). It uses the tax code rather than direct regulation to discourage large-scale AI deployment and likely fund worker or social programs.

Foundation Model DevelopersCloud ComputingEnterprise SaaS

Last action: Jun 18, 2026

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S 4214

Senator Bernie Sanders introduced a bill that would ban the construction of new AI data centers for two years. The moratorium would apply nationwide while Congress studies the environmental impact of massive data centers that power AI systems like ChatGPT and other large language models.

Cloud Infrastructure ProvidersAI/ML Technology CompaniesData Center Real Estate

Last action: Mar 25, 2026

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