Directs the National Institute of Standards and Technology to encourage voluntary adoption of post-quantum cryptography standards, allows grants to high-risk entities such as critical infrastructure providers, and adds post-quantum cryptography to the National Science Foundation's cryptography research.

• Directs NIST, working with the Department of Homeland Security and sector risk management agencies, to promote voluntary adoption of post-quantum cryptography standards through guidance, resources, and technical assistance.
• Allows NIST to run a grant program, subject to appropriations, that helps high-risk entities adopt the standards and fix quantum-related vulnerabilities.
• Adds post-quantum cryptography to the research the National Science Foundation supports under the Cyber Security Research and Development Act.
• Defines post-quantum cryptography and critical infrastructure in the National Quantum Initiative Act.

• Science, Space, and Technology Committee (House)

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