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Subramanyam moves to strengthen federal cyber resilience
The bipartisan legislation seeks to establish mandatory federal data recovery standards amid growing cyber threats targeting U.S. infrastructure.
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Malvika Choudhary - Thu, 14, May 2026
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Virginia State Senator Suhas Subramanyam / Courtesy: Wikipedia
Indian American Congressman Suhas Subramanyam on May 14 introduced bipartisan legislation aimed at strengthening federal government data recovery capabilities in the event of cyberattacks and digital disruptions.
The National Defense Data Resilience Act introduced along with Republican Rep. Richard McCormick, aims to establish enforceable Recovery Time Objectives (RTOs) across federal agencies, including the Department of Defense, to ensure critical systems and data can be restored within designated timeframes after a cyber incident.
Announcing the measure, Subramanyam said cyber warfare continues to pose a growing threat to national security and government operations.
“Cyber warfare is a growing threat, and our federal government should be prepared. Without this bill, we are leaving the safety and security of our nation vulnerable instead of maintaining necessary technological advancements. Now more than ever, we need to do everything we can to prevent the threats we know are coming from our adversaries,” Subramanyam said.
McCormick said protecting defense-related data is essential to military readiness and mission continuity.
“Having a strong national defense starts with protecting the data our military relies on every day. When vital information is lost or disrupted, missions and readiness can be put at risk,” McCormick said. “This bill takes an important step toward ensuring we can quickly restore critical systems by strengthening the way we safeguard and recover essential data. By building a more resilient defense infrastructure, we keep our servicemembers prepared for whatever they face next.”
According to the lawmakers, the bill would require federal agencies to adopt mandatory data recovery standards based on the sensitivity and importance of different categories of information. It would also direct the Secretary of Defense to submit a department-wide data recovery strategy.
Cory Simpson, chief executive officer of the Institute for Critical Infrastructure Technology, said the legislation recognizes data recovery as a mission assurance requirement.
“The National Defense Data Resilience Act recognizes that restoring critical defense data quickly and securely after a cyberattack is essential to readiness, deterrence, and American cyber power,” Simpson said.
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