119th Congress

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Representatives Suhas Subramanyam (D-VA), Jay Obernolte (R-CA), and Valerie Foushee (D-NC) have introduced the Data Infrastructure Energy Measurement and Standards Act that would create standardized energy measurements for data centers.

“As more data centers are built across the country, we still lack a standard way to measure and discuss their energy and water use. Communities can’t make fully-informed decisions on where to put data centers and how to regulate them. We need a simple way to track how much power and water these facilities use so we can understand their impact on our communities and protect communities accordingly, ” Rep. Subramanyam said.

Rep. Subramanyam’s district is home to more than 300 data centers, with around 200 more planned to come online in the next few years. By 2028, data center energy consumption across the country could double or triple to account for 12% of all energy usage. Data centers also use an estimated 160 billion gallons of water per year. Yet right now, policy makers and communities lack standardized information about much energy and water data centers actually consume, and when and how they use electricity. 

The Data Infrastructure Energy Measurement and Standards Act directs the National Institutes of Standards and Technology (NIST), in coordination with the Department of Energy, to develop best practices and technical standards for measuring data center energy and water use. This will create a technical foundation for better electricity forecasting, improved resource management, and better infrastructure planning and data center siting. 

“Data centers and AI infrastructure are becoming an increasingly important part of our economy, but policymakers, utilities, and local leaders need better information to plan responsibly for the energy and infrastructure demands that accompany that growth,” said Rep. Obernolte. “The Data Center Energy Measurement and Standards Act will help establish consistent, accurate standards for measuring data center energy use, which will improve forecasting, strengthen infrastructure planning, and support continued innovation without placing unnecessary strain on the grid.”

“Data centers and AI infrastructure are placing unprecedented strain on our electric grid and water resources, and communities deserve transparency and clear guardrails to protect their utility bills, natural resources, and local infrastructure,” said Rep. Foushee. “For too long, policymakers and the public have been asked to make consequential decisions without consistent, reliable information about how these facilities use energy and water. The Data Infrastructure Energy Management and Standards Act will help ensure communities have a voice, taxpayers are not left footing the bill for unchecked infrastructure costs, and planning decisions are guided by facts, not industry estimates. Building the technologies of our future must not come at the expense of the public interest, our planet, and the resources that communities depend on.”

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Representative Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10) has introduced a package of bills to keep children and communities safe from gun violence. 

“Gun violence is the leading cause of death in children and adolescents, and every year, 46,000 Americans die from gun violence. Inaction isn’t an option. All academic and childcare based campuses, including preschools, should require necessary protections against potential harm. But we also need to make sure that guns don’t fall in the wrong hands with unauthorized access. We in Congress need to prioritize research and development of biometric technology that will make our communities safer,” said Congressman Subramanyam.

The Protect Every Preschooler Act would prohibit the possession of a firearm on preschool and early childhood education campuses. Current gun safety regulations only cover K-12 campuses. The bill is co-sponsored by Reps. Holmes Norton (D-D.C.), Moulton (D-MA), Johnson (D-GA), Hayes (D-CT), Beyer (D-VA), and Frost (D-FL).

“Having witnessed the devastating consequences of gun violence at Sandy Hook Elementary School, we know that every child deserves to learn, play, and grow in a safe environment. The Protect Every Preschooler Act closes a gap in federal law by extending gun-free school zone protections to preschools and early childhood education centers. Our youngest learners deserve the same safeguards as K-12 students, and we applaud Congressman Subramanyam for taking this commonsense step to better protect children,” said Po Murray, Chairwoman of Newtown Action Alliance.

Congressman Subramanyam also introduced the Gun Safety Innovation Opportunity Act to establish a grant program to support the research and development of gun safety technology, including technology that uses biometric data, like fingerprints, to prohibit unauthorized users from accessing the firearm. Every year, hundreds of thousands of firearms are stolen, and, according to Giffords, 70-90% of guns used in youth suicides, unintentional shootings among children, and school shootings (with a perpetrator under the age of 18) are acquired from the home or the homes of relatives or friends. Gun safety technology can help prevent this unauthorized access. The bill also requires a report on ways that the technology can be used by law enforcement, and to prevent self harm and suicide attempts. The legislation is co-sponsored by Reps. Holmes Norton (D-D.C.), Lynch (D-MA), Lieu (D-CA), and Goldman (D-NY). 

“Everyday, unsecured firearms end up in the wrong hands. The Gun Safety Innovation Opportunity Act would direct $10 million annually to both universities and manufacturers to develop and improve secure storage technology. We thank Rep. Subramanyam for introducing a bill that is exactly the kind of targeted federal investment that can drive innovation and save lives,” Vanessa Gonzalez, Vice President of Government and Political Affairs, Giffords.

“Secured firearm strategies save lives, and as technological capabilities advance, we must support and incentivize the development of new firearm storage devices and integrated means to prevent unauthorized firearm use, including by children and those in crisis. The Gun Safety Innovation Opportunity Act will do that – encouraging modernized secure storage and saving lives. Brady thanks Representative Subramanyam for introducing this bill that will further American innovation and bring us one step closer to freeing America from gun violence,” said Mark Collins, Federal Policy Director, Brady: United Against Gun Violence.

View the Protect Every Preschooler Act here. 

View the Gun Safety Innovation Opportunity Act here.

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Representative Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10) has introduced a package of bills to keep children and communities safe from gun violence. 

“Gun violence is the leading cause of death in children and adolescents, and every year, 46,000 Americans die from gun violence. Inaction isn’t an option. All academic and childcare based campuses, including preschools, should require necessary protections against potential harm. But we also need to make sure that guns don’t fall in the wrong hands with unauthorized access. We in Congress need to prioritize research and development of biometric technology that will make our communities safer,” said Congressman Subramanyam.

The Protect Every Preschooler Act would prohibit the possession of a firearm on preschool and early childhood education campuses. Current gun safety regulations only cover K-12 campuses. The bill is co-sponsored by Reps. Holmes Norton (D-D.C.), Moulton (D-MA), Johnson (D-GA), Hayes (D-CT), Beyer (D-VA), and Frost (D-FL).

“Having witnessed the devastating consequences of gun violence at Sandy Hook Elementary School, we know that every child deserves to learn, play, and grow in a safe environment. The Protect Every Preschooler Act closes a gap in federal law by extending gun-free school zone protections to preschools and early childhood education centers. Our youngest learners deserve the same safeguards as K-12 students, and we applaud Congressman Subramanyam for taking this commonsense step to better protect children,” said Po Murray, Chairwoman of Newtown Action Alliance.

Congressman Subramanyam also introduced the Gun Safety Innovation Opportunity Act to establish a grant program to support the research and development of gun safety technology, including technology that uses biometric data, like fingerprints, to prohibit unauthorized users from accessing the firearm. Every year, hundreds of thousands of firearms are stolen, and, according to Giffords, 70-90% of guns used in youth suicides, unintentional shootings among children, and school shootings (with a perpetrator under the age of 18) are acquired from the home or the homes of relatives or friends. Gun safety technology can help prevent this unauthorized access. The bill also requires a report on ways that the technology can be used by law enforcement, and to prevent self harm and suicide attempts. The legislation is co-sponsored by Reps. Holmes Norton (D-D.C.), Lynch (D-MA), Lieu (D-CA), and Goldman (D-NY). 

“Everyday, unsecured firearms end up in the wrong hands. The Gun Safety Innovation Opportunity Act would direct $10 million annually to both universities and manufacturers to develop and improve secure storage technology. We thank Rep. Subramanyam for introducing a bill that is exactly the kind of targeted federal investment that can drive innovation and save lives,” Vanessa Gonzalez, Vice President of Government and Political Affairs, Giffords.

“Secured firearm strategies save lives, and as technological capabilities advance, we must support and incentivize the development of new firearm storage devices and integrated means to prevent unauthorized firearm use, including by children and those in crisis. The Gun Safety Innovation Opportunity Act will do that – encouraging modernized secure storage and saving lives. Brady thanks Representative Subramanyam for introducing this bill that will further American innovation and bring us one step closer to freeing America from gun violence,” said Mark Collins, Federal Policy Director, Brady: United Against Gun Violence.

View the Protect Every Preschooler Act here. 

View the Gun Safety Innovation Opportunity Act here.

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WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Representative Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10) is requesting that Citibank cease reporting negative information regarding late payments on Department of Homeland Security (DHS) travel credit cards to the credit bureaus. The Congressman sent a letter to Citibank CEO Jane Fraser about this issue.
 

“I understand that Citi is not responsible for creating this issue… Now that the shutdown has ended and DHS will be able to reimburse their employees, I respectfully request that Citi continue their commendable work to support federal workers by ceasing to report negative information regarding late payments on DHS credit cards to the credit bureaus. This will remove a significant burden for DHS employees who have suffered harm to their personal credit for failing to pay off government cards they had no way of paying for 76 days.”
 

In the letter, the Congressman pointed out that the General Services Administration issues travel credit cards to DHS employees to cover expenses incurred in their official duties. These cards are in the employee’s own name and tied to their personal credit. This can have unintended consequences during a drawn-out government shutdown, when agencies are unable to pay off employees' cards, causing delinquent balances to appear on their personal credit reports. 
 

The Congressman’s letter can be found HERE. 

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WASHINGTON, DC – Today U.S. Representative Suhas Subramanyam (D-VA) and U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) introduced a bipartisan resolution to designate May as Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP) and Corticobasal Degeneration (CBD) Awareness Month. Rep. Subramanyam spoke about his resolution this week on the House floor.

“PSP is a heartbreaking condition that impacts thousands of Americans, including my dear friend and mentor Congresswoman Wexton. We must support vital research into PSP and CBD so that we can get answers for patients and ultimately find a cure. One way to make sure that happens is to bring awareness to this neurodegenerative disease and our resolution does just that,” said Rep. Subramanyam.

“This resolution honors not only the brave individuals living with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy and Corticobasal Degeneration but also their caregivers and the medical professionals working to prevent, treat, and ultimately cure these diseases. I am inspired by the strength and courage of those impacted by PSP and CBD, and I look forward continuing to support efforts to improve access to care and bolster the quality of life for Americans living with these diseases,” said Senator Blumenthal.

The bipartisan resolution has 25 House co-sponsors.

PSP is a neurodegenerative condition that progresses because of a damaging build-up of a protein in the brain called tau. This disease is particularly harmful to parts of the brain that control speech, balance, coordination, and eye-movement, and can have incredibly scary impacts on the quality of life and life expectancy for patients. Most people who suffer from PSP will become dependent on care in just three to four years.

“Having a House PSP Awareness Resolution for a third year in a row is a testament to the movement that Rep. Jennifer Wexton started, and adding CBD to it this year is an opportunity to shed light on a closely related but even rarer disease,” said Jessica Shurer, MSW, LCSW, Director of Clinical Affairs and Advocacy at CurePSP. “To say that living with or caring for someone with PSP or CBD is life-changing is an incredible understatement, but our community perseveres. Progress in earlier diagnosis, breakthroughs in research, broader public recognition, and more comprehensive care for these diseases starts by people with lived experiences feeling empowered to share their stories and needs. We are grateful for partners and champions like Rep. Subramanyam for elevating their voices and visibility.”

Despite the aggressive nature of PSP, and its impact on over 30,000 individuals and their families, most people have never heard of PSP. It is believed to be as common as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), but it does not receive the same type of recognition or funding for research. Right now, there are no known disease-modifying treatments or a cure for PSP. Congressman Subramanyam’s resolution aims to increase awareness, encourage research, and ultimately, help find a cure. 

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Representative Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10) announced Dominion High School student Elmira Fazeli as the winner of Virginia's 10th Congressional District’s Art Competition. Elmira’s piece entitled “Isolating Peace” will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol’s Cannon Tunnel for the next year alongside winners from around the country.

“Congratulations to our winner Elmira Fazeli and to all of our honorable mentions. My office received over 80 submissions this year, and we were blown away by the talent and creativity of the students. I am so grateful to the parents and teachers for supporting these students. Each of the unique pieces made me and the judges think and feel, which shows the talent of young artists in our district. I look forward to displaying the art created by our honorable mentions in my DC and Leesburg offices,” said Rep. Subramanyam.

Rep. Subramanyam hosted the VA-10 Art Competition reception in Ashburn last week for students and their families. The Congressional Art Competition, sponsored by the Congressional Institute, is a bipartisan annual event that celebrates the artistic talents of high school students across the nation. The competition is in its 45th year. 

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Representative Suhas Subramanyam’s bill that would designate the General George C. Marshall House in Leesburg, known as Dodona Manor, as an affiliated area under the National Park Service (NPS) passed the House unanimously. Rep. Subramanyam spoke about the bill on the House floor, which you can watch here.

“Dodona Manor has been a cornerstone of our community in Leesburg for several hundred years, and it deserves recognition. This bill honors George C. Marshall’s remarkable legacy by ensuring the property is preserved for generations of Virginians and for visitors across the world who come to see it. The bill will also help further the work of the George C. Marshall International Center and all of its programming. I am optimistic this bill will pass the Senate thanks to Senator Kaine’s leadership, and I urge the President to sign it,” said Rep. Subramanyam.

“I’m glad that the House passed my legislation with Representative Subramanyam to designate General George C. Marshall’s Dodona Manor as a National Park Service Affiliated Area. This will ensure that the site is preserved for future generations and honor the amazing legacy of General Marshall,” said U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine. “I urge the Senate to pass the bill as soon as possible.”

Rep. Subramanyam and Senator Kaine introduced this bill in February 2025. The Senate could pass this bill as soon as this week.

"The designation of George C. Marshall's Dodona Manor (The Marshall House) as a National Park Service Affiliate site is a tremendous development for one of our Nation's historic treasures.  This will significantly raise the profile of Dodona Manor as a "must see" for visitors to Loudoun County and the National Capital Region.  The increased visibility and subject matter expertise enabled through the NPS designation will ensure that generations to come will benefit from learning of General Marshall's sterling example and outstanding character.  The timeless values of selfless service, unwavering integrity, and visionary leadership are experienced by all visitors to the historic site, and we are exceptionally excited about the future in partnership with the National Park Service,” said Tom Greenspon, former Board Chairman, the George C. Marshall International Center. 

The official designation would be the final step in many years of advocacy for recognition of Dodona Manor as a unit of the National Park System. Designation as an NPS affiliated area would provide new resources to preserve and celebrate General Marshall’s legacy at the site, including technical assistance to support restoration efforts, accessibility improvements, and new programming.

General Marshall dedicated his life to public service, holding pivotal roles such as Chief of Staff of the Army during America's entry into World War II, Secretary of State where he designed the transformative Marshall Plan to rebuild post-war Europe, and Secretary of Defense during the early stages of the Korean War. In 1941, while serving as Army Chief of Staff, he purchased Dodona Manor, where he lived until his passing in 1959. 

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Representative Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10) announced today that he, along with the Commonwealth’s U.S. Senators Tim Kaine and Mark Warner, has secured $26 million to replace the 82-year old Air Traffic Control Tower at Manassas Regional Airport and $41.8 million for Washington Dulles International Airport to partially fund a new 14 gate, 400,000 square foot terminal building which will include connections to the Aerotrain and Metro.

“This critical infrastructure funding for Manassas Regional Airport will provide a safe, up-to-date air traffic control tower. This is vital for Manassas, which is the busiest general aviation airport in Virginia and the reliever airport for Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). Investing in Manassas Regional Airport will not only make our skies and community safer, but also bring in jobs and help grow our local economy. The funding for Dulles, along with the funding for Manassas, will continue to support our region’s status as an international aviation hub,” said Congressman Suhas Subramanyam. 

Earlier this year, Rep. Subramanyam, and Senators Kaine and Warner pushed the Federal Aviation Administration to approve this much-needed funding. You can view the letter here.