Quantum-GUARD Act of 2026

This bill would require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, when reviewing electric grid reliability standards, to consider cybersecurity risks from quantum computers and possible uses of encryption designed to resist quantum attacks. It would direct the Department of Energy to set up a testing program, called a sandbox, within one year for using this type of encryption in electric grid computer and control systems. The Department would publish a report on the sandbox's results within three years. The Department would also study quantum computing risks to the power grid and report to Congress within one year, with the unclassified part made public.

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Sponsors

• Christopher A. Coons Democrat sponsor
• 2 cosponsors