National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2026

This bill renews and updates the National Quantum Initiative, the federal program that coordinates research on quantum computing, sensing, and networking, and extends its authority to December 30, 2034. It requires a strategy for working with other countries on quantum research and requires the Commerce Department to map quantum supply chains and report on gaps and risks. It authorizes $85 million per year for fiscal years 2026 through 2030 for National Institute of Standards and Technology quantum work. It also creates one to three new research centers and allows agencies to run prize competitions. It permits grants to help organizations at high risk of attack adopt new encryption standards meant to resist quantum computers.

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Sponsors

• Todd Young Republican sponsor
• 19 cosponsors