Feds snooze as US datacenter law set to lapse with no replacement in site

U.S. legislation governing federal datacenter standards—the Federal Data Center Enhancement Act (FDCEA) of 2023—is set to expire on September 30, 2026, and appears unlikely to be renewed, raising concerns that federal agencies may no longer be required to follow mandated requirements for availability, sustainability, physical and information security. The article outlines OMB guidance on datacenter monitoring, resilience, and resource optimization, and notes the current administration's preference for reduced federal regulation and reliance on state/local approaches amid growing local opposition to datacenter construction.