Mike Rounds (R-SD)
National Quantum Readiness Act of 2026
A Republican bill with 1 Democratic cosponsor · See the cosponsor
Last activity — Read twice and referred to the 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, known as the "National Quantum Readiness Act of 2026," directs the Secretary of Defense to support the development of quantum technologies. It requires the identification of three next-generation quantum sensor projects to be fielded by September 30, 2028. Additionally, several federal agencies must collaborate on a plan to partner with the private sector to develop quantum-enabling component technologies. This plan may include using prize challenges or advance market commitments. Finally, the Secretary of Defense is tasked with increasing domestic access to specific foundry resources and strengthening supply chains for quantum information science and technology.
Yes· 3 of 6
- Scored +5
Does this put more money into scientific research?
The bill directs federal agencies to develop plans to support the development of quantum-enabling component technologies.
- Scored +5
Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?
Developing quantum sensors and networks is a critical component of future national defense and cybersecurity capabilities.
- Scored +4
Is this likely to create jobs?
The bill promotes private sector partnerships and development of quantum technologies which can stimulate job growth in high-tech sectors.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Deployment of New Technology: The Secretary of Defense must identify three next-generation quantum sensor projects to be fielded by September 30, 2028, which focuses on deploying quantum-enabled sensors and networks (Section 2(a)).
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Private Sector Partnerships: Federal agencies will work together to create a plan that encourages partnering with the private sector through methods like prize challenges or advance market commitments to develop component technologies (Section 2(b)).
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Strengthened Domestic Resources: The Secretary of Defense is directed to take steps to increase domestic access to relevant foundry resources and improve access to critical supply chains for quantum information science and technology (Section 2(c)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens are mentioned 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.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to create jobs? — The bill promotes private sector partnerships and development of quantum technologies which can stimulate job growth in high-tech sectors. Does this make it easier to run a small business? — The use of prize challenges and advance market commitments provides new ways for businesses to engage with federal technology needs.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would business owners be better off under this? — The emphasis on private sector partnerships and market commitments benefits businesses involved in technology development. Would people in cities be better off under this? — The focus on high-tech industry development tends to benefit areas with established technological and industrial hubs.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into scientific research? — The bill directs federal agencies to develop plans to support the development of quantum-enabling component technologies.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this better protect the country from computer attacks? — Developing quantum sensors and networks is a critical component of future national defense and cybersecurity capabilities.
- 7/27/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
Richard BlumenthalDemocrat · Connecticut