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119-s-4163119th CongressWALLET

Advancing Regional Quantum Hubs Act of 2026

Sponsored By: Senator Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY]

Introduced

Summary

This bill focuses on building and formalizing regional quantum innovation hubs that connect federal agencies, industry, universities, and startups. It expands interagency planning so regions with quantum strengths can turn research into commercial and strategic capabilities.

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  • Regional economies and entrepreneurs: Authorizes support for regional innovation initiatives in quantum information science and technology and encourages participation by industry, nonprofit groups, and small- and medium-sized businesses and startups.
  • Universities, researchers, and students: Directs the Subcommittee to consider partnerships that boost innovation, education, and research capacity in geographic regions that already have quantum-related strengths.
  • Federal coordination and agencies: Adds the Economic Development Administration to the Subcommittee on Quantum Information Science and requires collaboration with the Department of Commerce, the Department of Energy, and the National Science Foundation to carry out regional initiatives.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Regional quantum hubs support for businesses

If enacted, the bill would authorize grants and other support for regional quantum innovation and for adopting viable quantum capabilities. Small- and medium-sized businesses, startups, industry, nonprofits, and universities in supported regions would be eligible to participate. The program would be carried out with the Secretary of Commerce, the Secretary of Energy, and the Director of the National Science Foundation and may include activities under section 10388 of the R&D, Competition, and Innovation Act. The bill would also direct a federal subcommittee to build interagency partnerships to strengthen regional innovation and address regional, national, societal, or geostrategic challenges. It would take effect upon enactment and does not set any funding amounts.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY]

NY • D

Cosponsors

  • Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN]

    TN • R

    Sponsored 3/23/2026

  • Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY]

    NY • D

    Sponsored 3/23/2026

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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