Quantum Sandbox for Near-Term Applications Act of 2025
Sponsored By: Senator Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN]
Introduced
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.
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- 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."
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Public-private quantum sandbox program
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 Development Consortium, national laboratories, and federally funded research centers. It would define key terms like "quantum applications" and "near-term use case." The program would take effect upon enactment.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN]
TN • R
Cosponsors
Sen. Luján, Ben Ray [D-NM]
NM • D
Sponsored 4/8/2025
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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