National Quantum Readiness Act of 2026
Sponsored By: Senator Rounds, Mike [R-SD]
Introduced
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.
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- 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.
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More support for U.S. quantum companies
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. The plan would say whether to use prize challenges or advance market commitments and would identify any needed legislative or administrative actions. Within 180 days, the Defense Department would act to increase domestic access to Defense‑sponsored quantum foundry resources and to strengthen quantum supply chains. The bill would not provide new funding.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Rounds, Mike [R-SD]
SD • R
Cosponsors
Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]
CT • D
Sponsored 7/27/2026
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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