Nicholas Langworthy (R-NY)
American Quantum Competitiveness Act
A Republican bill with 2 Democratic cosponsors · See all 3 cosponsors
Last activity — Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 36 - 0.
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
What this bill would do
This bill is called the American Quantum Competitiveness Act and it directs the Secretary of Commerce to promote trusted quantum supply chains and United States commercial leadership in quantum technology. The Secretary is required to act as the principal advisor to the President on quantum policy and supply availability, and to support private sector investment and agreements with trusted suppliers and foreign partners. Additionally, the Secretary must identify supply barriers, assess and reduce risks related to critical components from covered nations, and consult with industry stakeholders. The bill also requires the Secretary to publish a national strategy report every three years detailing actions, emerging risks, and recommendations for strengthening economic competitiveness. Finally, the text clarifies that private entities are not required to share information or implement recommendations, and the Secretary is not required to disclose confidential business information or trade secrets.
Yes· 3 of 17
- Scored +6
Would business owners be better off under this?
Provides government support and efforts to remove barriers to private sector investment.
- Scored +6
Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?
Quantum technology is critical for future secure communications and cryptography.
- Scored +5
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?
Creates opportunities in high-tech sectors for young professionals and researchers.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Section 3(2)(B) promotes investment by private sector entities in the commercial manufacturing, establishment, deployment, use, or scaling of quantum technology in the United States, which could help grow domestic industries and create opportunities.
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Section 4(a)(2) directs the Secretary to identify barriers to investment in a trusted quantum supply chain and take appropriate action to address any such barrier, potentially easing the way for economic growth and stability in this sector.
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Section 4(b)(1) requires the Secretary to establish and publish a report and comprehensive strategy on a publicly available website, which ensures that the people have transparent access to information regarding national strategies, emerging risks, and recommendations for strengthening economic competitiveness.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Based on the provided text, there are no explicit negative consequences, burdens, or penalties identified for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
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? — Provides government support and efforts to remove barriers to private sector investment. Would students be better off under this? — Increases the potential for high-tech career paths in quantum science. Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — Creates opportunities in high-tech sectors for young professionals and researchers. Would billionaires be better off under this? — Creates new investment opportunities in the quantum technology sector. Would people with substantial wealth be better off under this? — Creates new investment opportunities in the quantum technology sector. Would the very wealthiest people be better off under this? — Creates new investment opportunities in the quantum technology sector.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this better protect the country from computer attacks? — Quantum technology is critical for future secure communications and cryptography. Does this strengthen ties with allied countries? — The bill explicitly promotes cooperation with 'trusted foreign partners' like the EU and NATO. Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad? — Encourages strategic partnerships for the development of critical technology supply chains. Does this make trade with other countries easier? — Facilitates trade with trusted partners while reducing reliance on covered nations.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to grow the economy? — Aims to establish U.S. commercial leadership in a cutting-edge technology sector, driving economic growth. Is this likely to create jobs? — Promoting private sector investment and scaling of quantum technology is likely to create high-tech jobs. Does this make it easier to run a small business? — The Secretary is directed to identify and address barriers to investment in quantum supply chains.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make it easier to do business across state lines? — Directs the Secretary to promote trusted quantum supply chains in interstate commerce. Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — Requires the publication of a national strategy report every three years on a public website. Does this give the federal government more power? — Expands the role of the Secretary of Commerce as the principal advisor to the President on quantum technology.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into scientific research? — Promotes the scaling and deployment of quantum information science applications.
- 9/28/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/16/2026
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 36 - 0.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/15/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/1/2026
- Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
- 8/27/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade.
- Introduced in House
Timothy KennedyDemocrat · New York
Michael LawlerRepublican · New York
Paul TonkoDemocrat · New York