Suhas Subramanyam Introduces Bill to Strengthen Security Around Data Centers

U.S. Representative Suhas Subramanyam has introduced the Data Infrastructure Risk Reduction Act, legislation aimed at developing a “security strategy to protect communities” located near data centers.

“Data centers have become targets in the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East. Some of my constituents live within 100 feet of data centers and they are rightfully concerned about their own safety. Data centers are significant to the global economy, so they are more of a target for adversaries. We need a clear plan to protect communities across the country that are in proximity to data centers,” Rep. Subramanyam said in a statement.

According to the statement, the United States is home to more than 4,000 data centers, including over 300 in Northern Virginia alone. The proposed legislation would direct the Department of Homeland Security to develop a strategy and issue recommendations focused on protecting communities located near data centers and related digital infrastructure.

The bill would also require the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security to assess the security of transmission and water infrastructure connected to data centers and recommend measures to safeguard residents living near such facilities, the statement noted.

Rep. Subramanyam has also organized two data center listening sessions in Ashburn and Gainesville to hear concerns directly from constituents.

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