Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection.
Summary
The bill directs the Department of Homeland Security, working with the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and the Defense Department, to identify data centers that qualify as critical infrastructure, assess their power, water, and community risks, and submit a protection plan to Congress within 180 days. It affects data‑center operators, utility providers, and residents near those facilities by mandating a coordinated defense and community‑safety approach. The goal is to reduce the risk of cyber‑physical breaches that could disrupt essential services and harm surrounding neighborhoods.
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