Megan Gajewski Barnhill

Data centers have become a central focus of national security oversight. Their role in storing sensitive information and providing critical computing capacity places them squarely within regulatory frameworks governing foreign investment, cybersecurity, and critical infrastructure. With approximately $1 trillion in over the next five years, the sector is drawing unprecedented scrutiny from federal and state authorities alike.

On With approximately $1 trillion in over the next five years, the sector is drawing unprecedented scrutiny from federal and state authorities alike. At the federal level, executive orders and agency mandates have designated data centers as critical defense facilities. At the state level, more than 300 data center-related bills have been introduced in 30 states in the first weeks of 2026 alone, marking a decisive pivot from incentive-focused policies toward regulatory oversight.

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