Michael Lawler (R-NY)· Introduced July 2, 2026

Advancing American Quantum Leadership Act of 2026

H.R. 9585 · House bill Foreign Trade and International Finance

A Republican bill with 1 Democratic cosponsor · See the cosponsor

Last activity July 2, 2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

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Its path through Congress

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What this bill would do

This bill is titled the Advancing American Quantum Leadership Act of 2026''. It seeks to amend the Export-Import Bank Act of 1945. The specific change involves the Program on China and Transformational Exports. The amendment replaces the term Quantum computing'' with ``Quantum information science and technology''. This change updates the areas covered by the specified program.

Yes· 3 of 4

Scored +3
Does this make trade with other countries easier?
The amendment updates the Export-Import Bank Act to cover a wider range of quantum technologies for export-related programs.
Scored +2
Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?
Expanding quantum coverage may enhance national security through advanced information science and technology.
Scored +2
Would business owners be better off under this?
The expansion of covered technology types may provide more opportunities for businesses in the quantum sector.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.

Who it would affect, and how

Potential Positive Impacts for People

Expanded Program Scope: By replacing Quantum computing'' with Quantum information science and technology'', the bill expands the areas covered by the Program on China and Transformational Exports under Section 2. This broader terminology may encompass more technologies than just computing.

Potential Negative Impacts for People

No negative impacts 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.

National Security And Foreign Policy: Does this make trade with other countries easier? — The amendment updates the Export-Import Bank Act to cover a wider range of quantum technologies for export-related programs. Does this better protect the country from computer attacks? — Expanding quantum coverage may enhance national security through advanced information science and technology.
Demographic And Interest Groups: Would business owners be better off under this? — The expansion of covered technology types may provide more opportunities for businesses in the quantum sector.
Education And Technology: Does this put more money into scientific research? — The bill broadens the technological scope of a federal program focused on quantum information science.