# 119-s-5139: National Quantum Readiness Act of 2026

119-s-5139, National Quantum Readiness Act of 2026, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Rounds, Mike [R-SD] (R-SD); status introduced; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-08-12).

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- As of: 2026-08-12
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## Facts
- Bill: 119-s-5139
- Congress: 119
- Title: National Quantum Readiness Act of 2026
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-07-27
- Sponsor: Sen. Rounds, Mike [R-SD] (R-SD)
- Cosponsors: 1
- Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
- Touches household money: yes
- Last recorded action: 2026-08-12

## Summary

**Accelerating domestic quantum technology** is the main goal of the National Quantum Readiness Act of 2026. The bill would push the Department of Defense and other agencies to prioritize quantum sensors, partner with industry on component development, and expand access to foundry resources. - The Department of Defense would have 60 days to identify three next-generation quantum sensor projects to prioritize and aim to field those sensors by September 30, 2028. - The Secretary of Defense, Secretary of Commerce, Secretary of Energy, and the Director of the National Science Foundation would have 120 days to jointly develop a plan to partner with U.S. companies. That plan could use prize challenges or advance market commitments and must identify any legislative or administrative actions needed to address market hurdles. - The Department of Defense would have 180 days to increase domestic access to defense-sponsored quantum information science and technology foundry resources and to strengthen access to critical quantum supply chains.

## Cosponsors (1)

- Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT] (D-CT), 2026-07-27T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- More support for U.S. quantum companies: benefit, low. If enacted, the Defense Department would pick three next‑generation quantum sensor projects within 60 days. The goal would be to field those sensors by September 30, 2028. Within 120 days, Defense, Commerce, Energy, and NSF leaders would make a joint plan to spur U.S. quantum component companies. T…

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## Sources
- [119-s-5139 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/5139)

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- [119-s-3597: National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-3597)
- [119-s-5025: Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5025)
- [119-s-3940: Access to Fair Financing for Opportunity and Resilient Development Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-3940)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5139 (as of 2026-08-12).