Reauthorizes the National Quantum Initiative, extending federal quantum research, workforce, testbed, supply chain, and international cooperation programs through the early 2030s and adding new centers, prize challenges, and NASA quantum activities.

Official title: National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2026

Next stop Senate floor: awaiting a vote

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Senate

Introduced 08-JAN-2026

Referred 08-JAN-2026

Approved by committee 14-APR-2026

Key points

Establishes NIST quantum centers, NSF quantum testbeds, and a Quantum Reskilling, Education, and Workforce Coordination Hub, each funded through fiscal year 2030
Requires Commerce and Energy to map quantum supply chains and identify vulnerabilities, and requires a plan to strengthen them
Requires OSTP to develop an International Quantum Cooperation Strategy and to review regulatory barriers to quantum research
Adds a NASA title authorizing space and aeronautics quantum research, with up to $25 million per fiscal year for 2026 through 2030, and sunsets the National Nanotechnology Program within 180 days

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Policy area

Science, Technology, Communications

Sponsor Todd Young (R-IN) Cosponsors · 19

■ 10 D■ 9 R

10 Democrats

9 Republicans

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