A markup in the Senate Commerce Committee outfitted the National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act to support near-term quantum application development, cybersecurity migration timelines and scaling testbeds for quantum sciences and technologies.
Senate committee approves quantum reauthorization bill with 7 amendments
The U.S. Senate Commerce Committee approved a reauthorization of the National Quantum Initiative Act with 7 amendments to accelerate near-term quantum application development, including cybersecurity migration timelines and scaling testbeds. This legislative action impacts federal agencies, quantum research institutions, and private sector stakeholders involved in quantum technology development, potentially exposing sensitive R&D data and infrastructure to evolving threats.