# 119-s-1344: Quantum Sandbox for Near-Term Applications Act of 2025

119-s-1344, Quantum Sandbox for Near-Term Applications Act of 2025, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN] (R-TN); status introduced; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-09-10).

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- As of: 2026-09-10
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## Facts
- Bill: 119-s-1344
- Congress: 119
- Title: Quantum Sandbox for Near-Term Applications Act of 2025
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-04-08
- Sponsor: Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN] (R-TN)
- Cosponsors: 1
- Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
- Touches household money: yes
- Last recorded action: 2026-09-10

## Summary

**A public-private quantum sandbox would accelerate near-term quantum application development.** It focuses on demonstrations, proofs of concept, and pilot projects that can be developed and deployed in less than 24 months. - For companies and startups: The bill would create a coordinated program to develop and test quantum applications including quantum computing, communication, sensing, and quantum-hybrid systems. It aims to move prototypes toward real-world demos and pilots. - For National Laboratories, Federally Funded Research and Development Centers, and NIST: The Secretary of Commerce, through the NIST Director, would be required to engage them and the Quantum Economic Development Consortium as part of the sandbox program. - For the workforce and national economy: The findings stress workforce development, broad access to cloud-based quantum resources, and the role of quantum information science in economic and national security. - Legal change: The bill would add a new Sec. 405 to the National Quantum Initiative Act titled "Public-private partnership for quantum application development acceleration."

## Cosponsors (1)

- Sen. Luján, Ben Ray [D-NM] (D-NM), 2025-04-08T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- Public-private quantum sandbox program: benefit, low. This bill would direct the Secretary of Commerce and the NIST Director to create a "quantum sandbox" public-private program. It would speed development of near-term quantum applications that can be built and deployed within 24 months. The program would require engagement with the Quantum Economic D…

## Related bills

- 119-s-4744: Take Care of America’s Veterans Act
- 119-s-3597: National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2026
- 119-s-1748: Kids Online Safety Act
- 119-s-1874: Title VIII Nursing Workforce Reauthorization Act of 2026
- 119-s-725: Enhancing First Response Act
- 119-s-1746: Quantum LEAP Act of 2025

## Sources
- [119-s-1344 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/1344)

## Related
- [119-s-4744: Take Care of America’s Veterans Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-4744)
- [119-s-3597: National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-3597)
- [119-s-1748: Kids Online Safety Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1748)
- [119-s-1874: Title VIII Nursing Workforce Reauthorization Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1874)
- [119-s-725: Enhancing First Response Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-725)
- [119-s-1746: Quantum LEAP Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1746)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1344 (as of 2026-09-10).