Washington, DC -During a Science, Space, and Technology Subcommittee hearing entitled "Advancing America's AI Action Plan," Delaware's Congresswoman Sarah McBride pressed the Trump administration on the growing impact of data centers on local communities and highlighted the need for smarter, more sustainable infrastructure solutions - including liquid cooling technologies developed in Delaware.

During her questioning of White House Office of Science and Technology Policy Director Michael Kratsios, Rep. McBride raised concerns that she has heard directly from Delawareans about data centers, "being constructed in their communities, straining our energy and water supply and increasing the cost of utilities for all of us."

McBride emphasized her work to advance innovation developed in Delaware that can reduce those impacts, noting that she has "fought for funding and legislation aimed at developing liquid cooling technologies produced in my state of Delaware that will ensure data centers are smaller and more environmentally friendly," adding that these technologies could "shrink physical data center footprints by as much as 60% and cut energy consumption by as much as 90%."

In response, Director Kratsios acknowledged the importance of improving data center efficiency and signaled support for investments in liquid cooling technologies.

"I don't know the specifics about the liquid cooling, but at first glance, that sounds amazing," said Director Kratsios. "Let's figure out who's working on that and, and, and get some funding towards it."

Rep. McBride welcomed the response and expressed interest in continued collaboration. The exchange underscores Rep. McBride's ongoing efforts to center Delaware communities in national AI and infrastructure policy - pushing for innovation that lowers costs, protects local resources, and ensures that technological progress benefits everyday Americans.

The full interaction can be viewed here.

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