Federal Data Center Enhancement Act (FDCEA) of 2023 set to expire

Source:The Register

02 — Who / Subject

US Federal Government

03 — Where / Locus

United States

04 — When / Temporality

September 30, 2026

Verified: June 15, 2026

05 — Why / Core Summary

"The Federal Data Center Enhancement Act (FDCEA) of 2023 is scheduled to sunset on September 30, 2026. The current US administration shows no intention to renew or replace the legislation. The act mandates security, sustainability, and uptime standards for federal agency data centers."

Conflict Analysis

The expiration of this act could lead to a decline in security and environmental standards for federal data infrastructure.

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