Tim Moore (R-NC)
Army Quantum Readiness Act
A Republican bill with 1 Republican cosponsor · See the cosponsor
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "Army Quantum Readiness Act," directs the Secretary of the Army to establish an Army Quantum Readiness and Advanced Computing Initiative. The initiative aims to prepare the Department of the Army for integrating quantum computing, quantum-enabled technologies, and advanced computing into various missions. Specific objectives include identifying operational applications, assessing infrastructure needs, and evaluating acquisition pathways. The initiative also seeks to leverage partnerships and develop a workforce strategy. Additionally, the Secretary may establish demonstration activities to evaluate various quantum-enabled capabilities. Finally, the Secretary must submit a detailed report to congressional defense committees within 270 days of enactment.
Yes· 3 of 9
- Scored +7
Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?
The bill emphasizes post-quantum cybersecurity and resilient networking architectures to secure Army missions.
- Scored +5
Does this put more money into scientific research?
The bill directs the development of quantum-enabled technologies through research and demonstration activities.
- Scored +3
Would business owners be better off under this?
Private industry partnerships are encouraged to facilitate quantum technology integration.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Workforce Development: The initiative includes developing a workforce strategy to support future Army quantum and advanced computing requirements (Section 2(b)(5)). This could benefit individuals looking for specialized training or careers in these emerging fields.
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Partnership Opportunities: The bill seeks to identify opportunities to leverage partnerships among Army laboratories, academic institutions, federally funded research and development centers, and private industry (Section 2(b)(4)). This could create opportunities for researchers and private sector businesses.
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Technological Advancement: The establishment of demonstration activities to evaluate things like post-quantum cybersecurity capabilities and resilient networking architectures (Section 2(c)) aims to prepare for future operational, intelligence, logistics, and command-and-control missions (Section 2(a)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens are explicitly stated in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would business owners be better off under this? — Private industry partnerships are encouraged to facilitate quantum technology integration. Would students be better off under this? — The workforce strategy and academic partnerships could benefit students in STEM fields. Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — The emphasis on a new workforce strategy may provide career opportunities for younger specialists.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this better protect the country from computer attacks? — The bill emphasizes post-quantum cybersecurity and resilient networking architectures to secure Army missions.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into scientific research? — The bill directs the development of quantum-enabled technologies through research and demonstration activities.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to create jobs? — The initiative's focus on workforce strategy and industry partnerships may drive job creation in high-tech sectors. Is this likely to grow the economy? — Investment in emerging technologies like quantum computing can stimulate long-term economic growth.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill requires a detailed report to be submitted to congressional defense committees. Does this give the federal government more power? — The bill expands the technological capabilities and infrastructure requirements of the Department of the Army.
- 8/31/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 8/20/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
- Introduced in House
One bill Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
Pat HarriganRepublican · North Carolina