National Security Commission Quantum Computing Act of 2026
The National Security Commission Quantum Computing Act of 2026 creates a temporary, independent federal commission within the executive branch to review the United States' progress in quantum computing and its implications for national security. This 11-member body, appointed by the Secretary of Defense and congressional leaders, will examine competitiveness, research investments, workforce development, and ethical considerations related to the technology. The Commission is authorized up to $10 million in funding and is required to submit an initial report within 180 days of enactment, followed by annual reports until it dissolves on October 1, 2030.
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Introduced Jun 15, 2026
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Jun 15, 2026
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Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Workforce, Foreign Affairs, Science, Space, and Technology, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Michael Lawler
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Josh Gottheimer
DDemocratic
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Patrick Ryan
DDemocratic
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