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June 24, 2026

WASHINGTON D.C. – Today, Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14) introduced the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Data Center Moratorium Act, legislation that would create a temporary prohibition on the construction of new data centers and the expansion of existing data centers until Congress passes comprehensive legislation to address the economic, environmental, and safety impacts of artificial intelligence.

June 23, 2026

WASHINGTON D.C. – Today, Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14) announced that House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries has selected her to serve as Co-Convener of House Democrats' Cost of Living Healthcare Working Group alongside Representative Terri Sewell (AL-07).

Issues:Healthcare
June 11, 2026

WASHINGTON D.C. – Today, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) and Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) longtime leaders of congressional efforts to decolonize Puerto Rico, issued the following joint statement opposing the status legislation introduced today by Resident Commissioner Pablo José Hernández Rivera:

Issues:Puerto Rico
June 10, 2026

Joint research from The Action Lab, NYU Urban Democracy Lab, and the Climate and Community Institute finds that the Green New Deal for Public Housing Act and the Homes Act would solve New York's housing crisis while creating tens of thousands of union jobs

Issues:Housing
June 2, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C.  – Today, Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14) released the following statement following the House passage of the Geothermal Cost-Recovery Authority Act within the bipartisan Geothermal Energy Advancement Act.

May 27, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C.  – Today, Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14) launched the End Corruption Caucus alongside Representatives Jason Crow (CO-06) and Mike Levin (CA-49).

This new caucus will work to advance legislation, bring together like-minded partners, and aim to root out corruption in government, to restore the American people’s trust in their leaders.

May 18, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C.  – Today, Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14) applauded Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani and the New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) on their announcement that The Peninsula in the Bronx has been selected as the second site for the City’s municipal grocery store program.

May 1, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C.  – Today, Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14)U.S. Senators Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Charles Schumer (D-NY), along with Congressmen Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) and Ritchie Torres (NY-15) called on U.S.