Contact Congress about S. 933: Federal Data Center Enhancement Act of 2023
Federal agencies would have to meet new standards for many new or upgraded data centers. The rules cover security, power backup, reliability, energy use, and use of cloud services when possible. The public and Congress would get more reports on whether agencies follow through.
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Federal Data Center Enhancement Act of 2023 is a Senate bill in Congress.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects federal agencies that run or pay for data centers. It also affects federal technology leaders, contractors that operate data centers for the government, cloud providers, Congress, watchdogs, and members of the public who track government technology spending and security.
Why this matters: Federal data center failures or attacks can disrupt government work and expose sensitive information. This bill tries to reduce those risks by setting stronger rules for reliability, backup power, physical protection, disaster planning, and cybersecurity. It could also move more government computing into modern cloud systems. The exact cost and benefit would depend on how agencies apply the rules and what systems they replace.
Key provisions in S. 933
- The bill expands what counts as a “new data center.” It would include newly built centers, major upgrades, expansions, and some renewed contractor-run centers after a set date.
- The federal Chief Information Officer would have 180 days to write minimum rules for new data centers. This official must consult the General Services Administration and the Federal Chief Information Officers Council.
- The new rules must cover whether data centers stay online and work reliably. They must also address sustainable energy, power backup, physical security, disaster protection, and federal cybersecurity rules.
- The federal Chief Information Officer must get cybersecurity input from key officials. Those include the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and the National Cyber Director.
- After the standards are finished, agencies would get guidance within 90 days. The guidance would explain how covered agencies can apply the rules to existing data centers when appropriate.
How Modern Action helps you take action on S. 933
You do not have to start with a blank letter. Modern Action turns the bill, your position, and the relevant congressional context into a message you can edit and send. The goal is to make contacting Congress clear, specific, and useful without forcing you to parse bill text or figure out the right office on your own.
Questions people ask about S. 933
- What is S. 933?
- Federal agencies would have to meet new standards for many new or upgraded data centers. The rules cover security, power backup, reliability, energy use, and use of cloud services when possible. The public and Congress would get more reports on whether agencies follow through.
- How do I support or oppose S. 933?
- Choose support, oppose, or ask for changes on Modern Action. The action flow drafts the message for you and keeps the wording tied to this bill.
- Who should I contact about S. 933?
- Modern Action uses your location to route the action to the congressional offices relevant to the bill and your representation.
- Can Modern Action explain S. 933 before I act?
- Yes. Modern Action gives you a plain-English summary, current status, and action context before you send anything.
