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Federal Data Center Enhancement Act of 2023

USA118th CongressS-933| Senate 
| Updated: 4/27/2023
Jacky Rosen

Jacky Rosen

Democratic Senator

Nevada

Cosponsors (2)
John Cornyn (Republican)Gary C. Peters (Democratic)

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Federal Data Center Enhancement Act of 2023 This bill modifies requirements relating to federal agency data centers. Specifically, the General Services Administration (GSA) must establish minimum requirements for new data centers, including regarding the availability and use of new data centers; the use of sustainable energy sources; uptime percentage; protections against power failures, including on-site energy generation and access to multiple transmission paths; protections against physical intrusions and natural disasters; and information security protections. The GSA must issue guidance to ensure that covered agencies incorporate the minimum requirements into current data centers. During the development and planning of a new data center, an agency must report to the GSA and Congress upon determining it is likely to make a management or financial decision relating to such data center. In determining whether to establish a new data center or continue to operate an existing data center, an agency must (1) ensure that each at-risk legacy application is updated, replaced, or modernized; and (2) prioritize and leverage commercial cloud environments. The GSA must maintain a public-facing website that includes information related to agency compliance with data center requirements. An agency must oversee and manage the data center portfolio and the information technology strategy of the agency in accordance with federal cybersecurity guidelines and directives. The Government Accountability Office must review, verify, and audit compliance with the minimum requirements for new and existing data centers.

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Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-4629
Federal Data Center Enhancement Act of 2022
Mar 22, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Mar 22, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Mar 29, 2023
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Apr 27, 2023
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters without amendment. With written report No. 118-15.
Apr 27, 2023
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 39.
Aug 15, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 118-5218
Introduced in House
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-4629
    Federal Data Center Enhancement Act of 2022


  • March 22, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 22, 2023
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.


  • March 29, 2023
    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.


  • April 27, 2023
    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters without amendment. With written report No. 118-15.


  • April 27, 2023
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 39.


  • August 15, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 118-5218
    Introduced in House

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • S 118-2226: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024
  • HR 118-2670: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024
  • HR 118-5218: Federal Data Center Enhancement Act of 2023
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Federal Data Center Enhancement Act of 2023

USA118th CongressS-933| Senate 
| Updated: 4/27/2023
Federal Data Center Enhancement Act of 2023 This bill modifies requirements relating to federal agency data centers. Specifically, the General Services Administration (GSA) must establish minimum requirements for new data centers, including regarding the availability and use of new data centers; the use of sustainable energy sources; uptime percentage; protections against power failures, including on-site energy generation and access to multiple transmission paths; protections against physical intrusions and natural disasters; and information security protections. The GSA must issue guidance to ensure that covered agencies incorporate the minimum requirements into current data centers. During the development and planning of a new data center, an agency must report to the GSA and Congress upon determining it is likely to make a management or financial decision relating to such data center. In determining whether to establish a new data center or continue to operate an existing data center, an agency must (1) ensure that each at-risk legacy application is updated, replaced, or modernized; and (2) prioritize and leverage commercial cloud environments. The GSA must maintain a public-facing website that includes information related to agency compliance with data center requirements. An agency must oversee and manage the data center portfolio and the information technology strategy of the agency in accordance with federal cybersecurity guidelines and directives. The Government Accountability Office must review, verify, and audit compliance with the minimum requirements for new and existing data centers.

Bill Text Versions

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2 versions available

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-4629
Federal Data Center Enhancement Act of 2022
Mar 22, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Mar 22, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Mar 29, 2023
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Apr 27, 2023
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters without amendment. With written report No. 118-15.
Apr 27, 2023
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 39.
Aug 15, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 118-5218
Introduced in House
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-4629
    Federal Data Center Enhancement Act of 2022


  • March 22, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 22, 2023
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.


  • March 29, 2023
    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.


  • April 27, 2023
    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters without amendment. With written report No. 118-15.


  • April 27, 2023
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 39.


  • August 15, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 118-5218
    Introduced in House
Jacky Rosen

Jacky Rosen

Democratic Senator

Nevada

Cosponsors (2)
John Cornyn (Republican)Gary C. Peters (Democratic)

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • S 118-2226: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024
  • HR 118-2670: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024
  • HR 118-5218: Federal Data Center Enhancement Act of 2023
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Alternative and renewable resourcesComputers and information technologyComputer security and identity theftCongressional oversightEmergency planning and evacuationEnergy efficiency and conservationGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsPublic contracts and procurement