Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
The bill requires the Secretary of Defense to establish or designate a Department of Defense Office of Quantum Capabilities and Competition within 180 days to lead and coordinate DoD quantum research, development, applications, and policy.
The Office must include a Quantum Coordination Office for National Security to liaise with other federal entities.
The Secretary must deliver a classified report within one year and at least every three years thereafter comparing U.S. quantum capabilities to other countries and providing short‑term and long‑term pathways; the initial report must include a quantum communications annex with 2‑year and 10‑year plans.
Narrow, non‑ideological national security measure with routine reporting requirements; likely to advance as part of defense package or bipartisan vehicle.
Relative to its intended legislative type, this bill clearly defines a coordination mission and reporting structure for DoD quantum activities and sets concrete deadlines for creation and reporting, but it provides limited operational authorities, no resourcing direction, and only minimal transitional or conflict‑resolution detail.
Progressives stress civil liberties and civilian research protections.
Progressives stress civil liberties and civilian research protections.
Likely supportive of stronger federal coordination and investment in strategic technology to protect public interest and jobs, while wary of excessive secrecy or unchecked militarization.
Would emphasize ensuring civilian research benefits, labor and equity considerations, and civil liberties protections.
Sees value in countering authoritarian competitors but would push for transparency where possible.
Pragmatically favorable to a coordinated DoD approach to an emerging strategic technology, while seeking clarity on costs, duplication, and measurable goals.
Will look for clear metrics, interagency cooperation, and accountability to avoid waste.
Support is conditional on realistic implementation and cost controls.
Likely strongly supportive because it focuses DoD action on competition with strategic rivals and national security.
Views a dedicated office and classified, adversary‑focused reporting as necessary.
May still question scope, bureaucracy, and cost, but prioritizes competitive advantage.
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Narrow, non‑ideological national security measure with routine reporting requirements; likely to advance as part of defense package or bipartisan vehicle.
The bill has not accumulated any surfaced votes yet.
Progressives stress civil liberties and civilian research protections.
Narrow, non‑ideological national security measure with routine reporting requirements; likely to advance as part of defense package or bipa…
Relative to its intended legislative type, this bill clearly defines a coordination mission and reporting structure for DoD quantum activities and sets concrete deadlines for creation and reporting, but it provides limi…
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