Rep. Subramanyam Introduces Bill to Protect Homes and Property Near Data Centers

WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Representative Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10) has introduced the Data Infrastructure Risk Reduction Act to create a security strategy to protect communities 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," said Rep. Subramanyam.

There are more than 4,000 data centers in the United States and over 300 in Northern Virginia alone. The Data Infrastructure Risk Reduction Act would direct the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to make a strategy and provide recommendations on the defense of the communities around data centers and data infrastructure. The bill also directs the Secretary of DHS to consider the security of transmission and water infrastructure and provide recommendations on how to protect Americans living near data infrastructure.

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