Suhas Subramanyam

Rep. Subramanyam Introduces Bill to Protect Homes and Property Near Data Centers

Position: Rep. Subramanyam supports federal action to develop a comprehensive security strategy protecting communities near data centers, citing safety concerns from constituents living in proximity to these facilities and their potential status as targets in international conflicts.

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Representative Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10) has introduced the Data Infrastructure Risk Reduction Act to create a security strategy to protect communities near data centers. “Data centers have become targets in the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East. Some of my constituents live within 100 feet of data centers and they are rightfully concerned about their own safety. Data centers are significant to the global economy, so they are more of a target for adversaries. We need a clear plan to protect communities across the country that are in proximity to data centers,” said Rep. Subramanyam. There are more than 4,000 data centers in the United States and over 300 in Northern Virginia alone. The Data Infrastructure Risk Reduction Act would direct the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to make a strategy and provide recommendations on the defense of the communities around data centers and data infrastructure. The bill also directs the Secretary of DHS to consider the security of transmission and water infrastructure and provide recommendations on how to protect Americans living near data infrastructure. Rep. Subramanyam has held two data center listening sessions in Ashburn and Gainesville to hear concerns directly from constituents.

Rep. Subramanyam Statement on Virginia Supreme Court Ruling

Position: Rep. Subramanyam opposes the Virginia Supreme Court's decision to overturn a voter-approved redistricting referendum, characterizing the ruling as partisan and arguing that it undermines voter intent and democratic accountability.

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Representative Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10) released the following statement after the Supreme Court of Virginia’s ruling on the redistricting referendum: “Millions of Virginians and two General Assemblies made their voice heard and voted for redistricting in Virginia to even the playing field this November. But a partisan Virginia Supreme Court decided it knew better and, in a deeply flawed decision with tortured logic, decided to overturn the direct voice of millions of Virginians. Meanwhile, Republican states continue to gerrymander across the country with no input from their constituents. Trump and MAGA judges will continue to try to rig the system to evade accountability, but make no mistake, disenfranchised Virginians and Americans will remember this when they make their voice heard this November.”

Two Bipartisan Subramanyam Bills Headed to House Floor

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Representative Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10) has two bipartisan bills headed to the House floor. The Quantum Encryption Readiness and Resilience Act passed unanimously out of the Space, Science, and Technology Committee, and the Taxpayers Resources Used in Emergencies (TRUE) Accountability Act passed unanimously out of the Oversight Committee. “The race for quantum supremacy is underway, and the United States cannot afford to fall behind in protecting our nation's most sensitive information. This bill is a vital step towards ensuring our government and private sector are prepared for the quantum era. We must assess our current standing, develop a robust national strategy, and work together to manage evolving threats,” said Rep. Subramanyam. The Quantum Encryption Readiness and Resilience Act is designed to proactively prepare the United States for the national security challenges posed by advancements in quantum computing. The bill would establish a comprehensive national strategy to protect sensitive data from future quantum-enabled cyberattacks. The TRUE Accountability Act, which is sponsored by Rep. Andy Biggs (R-AZ) and co-led by Rep. Subramanyam, would require federal agencies to develop plans to prevent fraud and improper payments in the spending of emergency funds after disasters, pandemics, or other crises. The Government Accountability Office estimates that the federal government loses between $233 billion and $521 billion annually to fraud. “We must ensure that federal agencies are prepared to handle emergency funds as effectively as possible. The American public deserves confidence that emergency funds are going to the people who need it the most, not ending up in the hands of fraudsters. This commonsense bill will increase accountability and improve fiscal management at federal agencies,” said Rep. Subramanyam.

Rep. Subramanyam, Sen. Kaine Demand DOT Secretary Address Aviation Noise, Safety Concerns at Dulles

Position: Rep. Subramanyam and Sen. Kaine call on the Department of Transportation and FAA to address aviation noise and safety concerns at Dulles Airport by establishing a working group to implement recommendations from Loudoun County's noise mitigation project, including consolidated departure routes, steeper climb angles, and nighttime noise procedures.

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Representative Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10) and U.S. Senator Tim Kaine have demanded action by Dept. of Transportation Secretary Duffy and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to address aviation noise and operational and safety concerns at Dulles International Airport. Rep. Subramanyam and Sen. Kaine said: “Aircraft departing from or arriving at Dulles Airport routinely overfly communities in Northern Virginia, Washington D.C., and Maryland, subjecting residents to persistent aviation noise. However, the concerns extend beyond noise. In the past two years, there have been six reports of engine failures at Dulles Airport shortly after takeoff. One incident ignited a significant brush fire on airport property, and another resulted in a crash landing on Loudoun County Parkway. This presents a growing risk to communities in Northern Virginia.” Rep. Subramanyam and Sen. Kaine have requested the FAA consider recommendations from Loudoun County’s Runway 30 Aviation Noise Mitigation Project, which concluded in December 2025. The recommendations include consolidating departure routes over industrial and commercial areas, having aircraft climb at a steeper angle to reduce noise over residential areas, and implementing a nighttime noise procedure. They pushed the FAA to establish a Working Group to make sure the recommendations are addressed without further delay. Rep. Subramanyam and Sen. Kaine concluded: “We also want to emphasize that aviation noise is not unique to Dulles Airport, but a national issue affecting communities across the country, including near other airports in the Washington D.C. metropolitan area. While we understand that not all aviation noise can be mitigated, we believe that these impacts should be addressed when possible.” A full copy of the letter can be found HERE and below. Dear Secretary Duffy: We write as members of the Virginia Congressional Delegation representing the community surrounding Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to bring attention to aviation noise, operational concerns, and safety concerns at the airport. We request that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) establish a Working Group to respond to these concerns and the recommendations that have been put forward by local stakeholders to address them. Dulles Airport is a highly trafficked airport serving the National Capital Region. It handles hundreds of thousands of aircraft movements and millions of passengers per year and is surrounded by densely populated residential areas. Aircraft departing from or arriving at Dulles Airport routinely overfly communities in Northern Virginia, Washington D.C., and Maryland, subjecting residents to persistent aviation noise. At Dulles Airport, 68% of departures take off from the east-west Runway 30, and the departure procedure off Runway 30 results in a low altitude turn immediately after takeoff. Aircraft weighing over 300,000 pounds routinely fly over residential neighborhoods at low altitudes, including the aircraft with the highest maximum take-off weight in the world, generating significant aviation noise. However, the concerns extend beyond noise. In the past two years, there have been six reports of engine failures at Dulles Airport shortly after takeoff. One incident ignited a significant brush fire on airport property, and another resulted in a crash landing on Loudoun County Parkway. This presents a growing risk to communities in Northern Virginia. In response to these concerns and at the direction of the FAA’s Eastern Region Administrator, Loudoun County led the Runway 30 Aviation Noise Mitigation Project, which concluded in December 2025. The project produced three recommendations to the FAA to reduce aviation noise over residential neighborhoods while also improving safety and supporting efficient flight operations. These recommendations are: Implement Noise Abatement Departure Procedure (NADP-1) on all departures off Runway 30; Implement a Nighttime Heading procedure requiring aircraft to fly runway heading until leaving 3,000 feet MSL before proceeding on course, and; During daytime hours, consolidate the first two miles of the northwest departure route off Runway 30 over industrial and commercial areas using Area Navigation (RNAV) technology before aircraft turn on course toward their destinations. These recommendations are supported by affected communities, consistent with practices at major airports across the country, and align with the Administration’s stated priority to modernize Dulles Airport. In response to the recommendations that have been developed and proposed by our constituencies in Northern Virginia, we respectfully request that the Office of the FAA Administrator establish a Working Group, reporting directly to the FAA Deputy Administrator (ADA), to address these pending recommendations, and to elevate the work of the Runway 30 Aviation Noise Mitigation Project. This Working Group would not replace the Runway 30 Aviation Noise Mitigation Project but would be the primary point of contact for the FAA to respond to the past recommendations and ongoing work of this group. We believe that a Working Group reporting to the Deputy Administrator is the best mechanism to move forward on these recommendations, expedite FAA’s review process, and address the noise and operational issues at Dulles Airport. We also request that the ADA become the liaison for aviation noise mitigation efforts to prioritize this issue within the national airspace program, instead of an FAA Regional Administrator. In addition, we request that sufficient staff and resources are provided to expedite the FAA’s review of these recommendations. We ask that the Working Group: Report directly to the ADA; Include participation from the Air Traffic Organization, the Office of Airports, and the Office of Safety; Consider the recommendations made by the Runway 30 Aviation Noise Mitigation Project within a single integrated process; Engage the affected communities, local governments, and relevant carriers as active participants; Operate on an accelerated timeline, with concrete implementation decisions within one year of its establishment; and, Provide quarterly progress reports to Congress Washington Dulles International Airport is a critical national asset. The communities of Northern Virginia and the broader region only ask that the systems and procedures governing flight arrivals and departures at Dulles Airport take the effects on the people who live nearby into consideration. We also want to emphasize that aviation noise is not unique to Dulles Airport, but a national issue affecting communities across the country, including near other airports in the Washington D.C. metropolitan area. While we understand that not all aviation noise can be mitigated, we believe that these impacts should be addressed when possible. We appreciate your attention to this matter and welcome the opportunity to discuss it further. Please contact our offices to arrange a briefing at your earliest convenience. Sincerely, Rep. Subramanyam Sen. Kaine

National Capital Region Democrats’ Statement on Relocation of USDA’s Food Assistance Employees

Position: The representatives oppose the USDA's relocation of food assistance and nutrition program employees out of the National Capital Region, characterizing it as a mass layoff that will harm SNAP administration, food safety, and program delivery to vulnerable populations.

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Representatives Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10), Don Beyer (VA-08), Steny Hoyer (MD-05), Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), Glenn Ivey (MD-04), April McClain Delaney (MD-06), Kweisi Mfume (MD-07), Jamie Raskin (MD-08), Eugene Vindman (VA-07), and James Walkinshaw (VA-11) released the following statement after the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced a reorganization that would move most employees who work in food assistance and nutrition programs out of the National Capital Region (NCR): “With only 30 days notice, the Trump Administration decided to attack federal employees, their families, and make it harder to administer Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and other food assistance programs. To be clear: this is a mass layoff and illegal reorganization under the guise of a relocation. This administration is also intentionally forcing hardworking and experienced USDA employees to choose between losing their careers in the midst of mass federal layoffs or moving their entire family across the country during the school year and uprooting their lives at a time of rising inflation. In one swift move, the Administration is undercutting food assistance, food safety, and farmers. This will make every single American less healthy and less safe. It will also increase food and healthcare costs on every single American. We saw this exact move before in 2019 with other USDA offices, and it was a disaster. It resulted in serious brain drain, reduced morale, and draconian cuts to programs that the American people rely on. It's clear this is also another targeted and cynical Republican attack on SNAP from millions of Americans. Make no mistake – this is not about government efficiency, it is not about optimizing services for the American people, and it is not about maximizing the use of taxpayer dollars. It is the latest in a long series of attempts by this administration to break the spirits of federal public servants and disrupt the delivery of crucial services to the American people. In short, this move will be a disaster. We will do everything we can to fight it and eventually reverse it.” On April 30, 2026, USDA announced the relocations of SNAP to Indianapolis, the Child Nutrition Programs to Dallas, the Supplemental Nutrition and Safety Programs to Kansas City, research programs to Raleigh, Emergency Management and Continuity of Operations to Denver, and retailer operations and compliance will spread across offices in Atlanta, Los Angeles, Dallas, and New York City. These changes are part of a larger USDA reorganization plan announced in July 2025 that would move most of the Department’s NCR staff to five regional hubs. In the announcement, USDA stated that they expected to move 2,300 USDA jobs out of the NCR. Other affected agencies include the U.S. Forest Service and the U.S. Food Safety and Inspection Service. During the first Trump administration, the USDA relocated both the Economic Research Service (ERS) and the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) from Washington, DC to Kansas City, MO. A Government Accountability Office (GAO) study of these relocations found that they had significant impacts on both agencies’ staffing and productivity, including: The loss of over a third of each agency’s permanent full-time staff following the announcement of the relocation in 2018. A significant loss of experience, with staff with more than two years of experience declining from 83% of both agencies’ combined workforces in 2018 to 27% in 2021. Declines in productivity, with ERS issuing fewer key reports and NIFA taking over a month longer to process and fund competitive grants in 2019. GAO also found that USDA did not follow many leading practices for agency relocations, including a failure to consult with its employees at any point during the process and the exclusion of several key variables, including employee attrition, in its economic analysis to support the relocations. Both agencies made positive improvements in these areas under the Biden administration, but the damage had already been done and many experienced, dedicated federal workers were essentially removed from their jobs. In March 2025, the members introduced the Cost of Relocations Act, led by Congressman Suhas Subramanyam (D-VA-10) and Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), to fight back against President Trump’s relentless effort to relocate federal agencies and decimate their workforces. The legislation would require a cost-benefit analysis to be submitted to Congress in order to ensure that any attempt to move federal agencies is appropriately analyzed to guarantee it is in the best interest of the taxpayer and the agency’s mission. Issues: Federal Workforce

Rep. Subramanyam Statement on DHS Funding Vote

Position: Rep. Subramanyam criticizes the House Republican-led shutdown and calls for accountability from ICE and DHS, as well as legislation to prevent future shutdowns that harm federal workers and national security.

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Representative Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10) released the following statement after the House passed the bipartisan DHS funding bill that also passed the Senate unanimously last month: “This House Republican shutdown should never have happened. This vote was long overdue, and what we passed today should have been passed when my colleagues and I proposed it months ago. With that said, I am relieved that my constituents, including federal workers at TSA, FEMA, and across the Department, will get paid next month. Throughout this shutdown, families in my district struggled to pay bills and put food on the table just so House Republican leadership could placate far right members of its caucus. As we move forward, we must demand accountability and transparency from ICE and DHS. We must also take up legislation I have championed to stop these ridiculous shutdowns that put our national security at risk. Our federal workers and the American people should not have to pay the price for political fights in Congress.” ###

Rep. Subramanyam Introduces Bipartisan Package to Support First Responders and Law Enforcement Officers

Position: Rep. Subramanyam introduced bipartisan legislation to strengthen peer support programs for first responders and law enforcement officers to address mental health challenges they face.

WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Representative Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10) has introduced two bipartisan bills, the Peer Support for Our First Responders Act and the Public Safety UAS Readiness Act, to better support our law enforcement officers and first responders. “The mental health crisis among our first responders and law enforcement is real and urgent. We ask these brave men and women to run towards danger, witness unimaginable tragedy, and carry that weight. That is why it is important to make sure they have access to the mental health resources and support they deserve. Peer support programs have proven to be one of the most effective tools we have, and the Peer Support for Our First Responders Act will strengthen that work across the country. Our first responders show up for us every single day, it is time we show up for them,” said Rep. Subramanyam. The Peer Support for Our First Responders Act will enhance and streamline the ongoing peer-to-peer work for our law enforcement officers and first responders’ behavioral and mental health. First responders and law enforcement personnel face higher risk for developing behavioral health conditions, and peer-to-peer programs have proven to be effective and popular. A study by the Fraternal Order of Police found that nearly 3 in 4 respondents preferred treatment from peer specialists in times of crisis. The Peer Support for Our First Responders Act would bring together experts, law enforcement officers, firefighters, first responders, and stakeholders by establishing an interagency working group which would review best practices and issue updated recommendations to Congress on ways to improve behavioral and mental health outcomes. “Federal law enforcement officers and first responders regularly face traumatic and high-stress situations that can take a lasting toll on their mental health. Peer support programs, built on trust, shared experience, and confidentiality, have proven to be one of the most effective ways to ensure those who serve our communities have access to the support they need," said Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association (FLEOA) National President Mathew Silverman. “The Peer Support for Our First Responders Act of 2026 is an important step toward strengthening these programs by bringing together federal, state, tribal, and local leaders, along with the first responders themselves, to identify best practices and improve outcomes. On behalf of the members of the FLEOA, I commend Representatives Subramanyam, Rutherford, and Alford for their leadership on this effort and for recognizing the importance of supporting the behavioral health of those who dedicate their lives to protecting others.” “State and local law enforcement officers are our nation’s first responders. They respond to our country’s greatest tragedies, violent crimes, and horrible accidents that are occurring more frequently in our communities. They have seen and experienced horrors that they cannot forget, yet we still expect them each day to protect and serve our communities,” said National Association of Police Organizations Executive Director Bill Johnson. “The least we can do is ensure they have the culturally competent, accessible, and confidential mental health and wellness services necessary for their wellbeing and that of their families, which is why we support the Peer Support for Our First Responders Act of 2026. NAPO thanks Representative Subramanyam for his leadership and we look forward to working with him to pass this important bill.” “Peer support works because it's built on shared experience. When a fellow first responder says I've been there, that carries weight that is simply irreplaceable. And the reality is, the behavioral health needs of those on the front lines are too great to be met by any single approach alone. Boulder Crest Foundation strongly supports the Peer Support for Our First Responders Act because it takes seriously what the evidence already shows: trained peers are not a stopgap — they are essential. Congressman Subramanyam's legislation will help ensure these programs are built right, with the standards and protections they deserve,” said Josh Goldberg, CEO, Boulder Crest Foundation. The Peer Support for Our First Responders Act is supported by the Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association, National Association of Police Organizations, International Association of Chiefs of Police, National Council for Mental Wellbeing, National Narcotic Officers' Associations’ Coalition, Major County Sheriffs of America, and the Boulder Crest Foundation. The Congressman also introduced the Public Safety UAS Readiness Act that would establish a $10 million per year grant program to support the creation and development of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) pilot training for fire departments, emergency medical service providers, and law enforcement agencies. UAS are revolutionizing the way that first responders and public safety officers operate. They provide access to real-time data and improve the awareness for those responding to emergencies. There is a critical need for a standard UAS pilot training program for public safety personnel, and the Public Safety UAS Readiness Act will fill that void. “Every day, our first responders and law enforcement officers put their lives on the line to keep our communities safe. They deserve every tool and resource available to do their jobs effectively. Unmanned Aircraft Systems have already proven to be a game-changer in emergency response, providing real-time data and situational awareness that saves lives. But without a standardized pilot training program, we are leaving critical capabilities on the table. The Public Safety UAS Readiness Act will make sure our public safety personnel are equipped with the skills they need to use this technology and better protect the American people,” said Rep. Subramanyam. “Drones are transforming how first responders protect our communities,” said Rep. Rob Bresnahan (R-PA). “Our region faces complex challenges that require our first responders to have every tool at their disposal. These technologies give them real-time aerial views, helping them act faster, stay safer, and save more lives.” “Drones give fire fighters a clearer picture of conditions on the ground and help locate victims faster in an emergency. But too many departments still can't afford this technology. Rep. Subramanyam's bill helps get these critical tools into the hands of fire fighters. The IAFF thanks him for his leadership and urges Congress to pass this bill for the safety of our communities,” said Edward A. Kelly, IAFF General President. Bill text for the Public Safety UAS Readiness Act. Bill text for the Peer Support for Our First Responders Act.

Subramanyam and Luna Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Reform Congressional Pensions

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Representatives Suhas Subramanyam (D-VA) and Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL), alongside Reps. Lauren Boebert (R-CO), Emily Randall (D-WA), Nancy Mace (R-SC), and James Walkinshaw (D-VA), introduced the bipartisan Congressional Pension Integrity Act. This legislation would prohibit members of Congress who commit sex crimes, crimes of violence, corruption and fraud, and engage in sexual relations with their staff, from receiving their taxpayer funded pensions. “Members of Congress should be held to a high standard and serve as an example to their constituents, not embarrass the institution with criminal behavior and sex crimes. Taxpayers should not have to pay pensions to Members who commit heinous crimes while serving in office, but right now we do. This bill changes that and provides real accountability,” said Rep. Subramanyam. “No Member of Congress who is convicted of sexual assault should continue to benefit from taxpayer-funded pensions. Regardless of party, this is basic accountability and something we should all agree on, which is why I am proud to co-lead this critical legislation alongside my colleague from across the aisle Rep. Suhas Subramanyam,” said Rep. Luna. Currently, members of Congress who commit heinous crimes may still be able to keep their pensions. And there is insufficient accountability for members who are convicted of a crime or who sexually assault or harass their staff members. The Congressional Pension Integrity Act ensures that members of Congress who are convicted of a crime or who break House rules by engaging in sexual conduct with, sexually assaulting or harassing staff are stripped of their pension. Those crimes include: Rape Sexual Assault Sexual abuse of a minor Sex trafficking Crimes of violence Bribery and conflict of interest crimes Election fraud/tampering Embezzlement and theft Mail fraud Obstruction of justice Campaign finance violations Members who engage in sexual conduct with their staff “Americans are sick of being let down by the people elected to represent them,” said Rep. Randall. “We already strip taxpayer funded pensions from Members convicted of corruption, bribery, and treason – sexual assault and harassment must be taken just as seriously.” “With accusations of ethical and legal misconduct swirling around several current and former members of Congress, Americans are rightly asking why their taxpayer dollars are going to officials who violated their constituents’ trust,” said Debra Perlin, Vice President for Policy at Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW). “When members of Congress leave office after committing violent criminal offenses, they should not be able to continue collecting American taxpayer dollars by drawing their pensions. CREW is proud to support Rep. Subramanyam and Rep. Luna's Congressional Pension Integrity Act of 2026 and encourage Congress to pass it expeditiously.” Full text of the legislation can be found here. Rep. Suhas Subramanyam is a member of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform and the Ethics Committee.

Rep. Subramanyam Statement on House War Powers Vote

Position: Rep. Subramanyam opposes the President's military action in Iran, arguing that Congress should assert its war powers authority to end what he characterizes as a costly war of choice that has harmed the region and raised domestic energy prices.

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Representative Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10) released the following statement after the Iran War Powers Resolution failed to pass by one vote: “I just voted again to assert Congress's war powers authority. This President is spending billions a day on a war of choice that has only caused more problems in the region and raised gas prices here at home. Meanwhile, he cut health care and raised costs on Americans because he said we didn't have the money. Instead of blindly backing the President, the House GOP should join us to make life better for the American people.”