Ushering in the Next Frontier of Quantum Innovation
Section by Section
What each section does, and how they differ.
Establishes that maintaining American strategic technical advantage in quantum information science and technology while developing a robust quantum ecosystem is critical to national competitiveness and security.
Sets policy to advance American leadership in quantum technology, protect sensitive technologies from adversaries, and support domestic development of quantum capabilities.
Directs the Assistant to the President for Science and Technology to update the National Quantum Strategy within 180 days, coordinating across Defense, Commerce, Energy, Intelligence, and NSF.
Establishes the QC-ADDS Effort to develop quantum computers for scientific discovery at scale, to be deployed to Department of Energy facilities; directs agencies to provide resources and expertise to support this effort.
Directs Defense to identify three quantum sensor projects for fielding by September 2028, and requires Commerce, Energy, NSF, and NASA to develop five-year plans for advancing quantum sensing and networking.
Directs Commerce and relevant agencies to analyze quantum supply chains, support private sector adoption of quantum standards, and work with the private sector to develop quantum-enabling component technologies domestically.
Directs FBI and intelligence community to expand counterintelligence protections against foreign threats to quantum technology and research.
Directs OPM to develop a government-wide quantum recruitment and retention strategy; directs Labor and NSF to prioritize quantum workforce training and track quantum labor statistics.
Directs State and Commerce Departments to coordinate with allied nations on quantum market access, supply chains, research protection, and technology transfer.
Requires quarterly reports to the President on quantum technology development progress and international engagement outcomes.
Standard boilerplate: preserves existing agency authority, conditions the order on appropriations, and creates no enforceable private rights.