S4163Referred to Committee

Advancing Regional Quantum Hubs Act of 2026

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Passed One Chamber
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Passed Both
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Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2026-03-23
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Kirsten E. Gillibrand
Kirsten E. Gillibrand
Democrat · NY · Senator
Votes with party: 60.4% (318 recorded votes)

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

2026-03-23

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Plain-English Summary

The bill would establish regional centers across the country focused on developing and commercializing quantum computing technology, which could revolutionize fields like medicine, finance, and national security. These hubs would bring together universities, private companies, and government researchers to collaborate on quantum projects and train workers in this emerging field. The initiative aims to help the United States compete globally in quantum technology while creating high-skilled jobs in participating regions.

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Science, Technology, Communications

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[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [S. 4163 Introduced in Senate (IS)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4163 To amend the National Quantum Initiative Act to require support for regional innovation initiatives in quantum information science and technology, and for other purposes. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 23, 2026 Mrs. Gillibrand (for herself, Mrs. Blackburn, and Mr. Schumer) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To amend the National Quantum Initiative Act to require support for regional innovation initiatives in quantum information science and technology, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Advancing Regional Quantum Hubs Act of 2026''. SEC. 2. REGIONAL INNOVATION INITIATIVES IN QUANTUM INFORMATION SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY. The National Quantum Initiative Act (15 U.S.C. 8801 et seq.) is amended-- (1) in section 103 (15 U.S.C. 8813; relating to membership on the Subcommittee on Quantum Information Science)-- (A) in subsection (b)-- (i) by redesignating paragraphs (8) and (9) as paragraphs (9) and (10), respectively; and (ii) by inserting after paragraph (7) the following new paragraph: ``(8) the Economic Development Administration;''; and (B) in subsection (d)-- (i) in paragraph (6), by striking ``and'' after the semicolon; (ii) in paragraph (7), by striking the period and inserting ``; and''; and (iii) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(8) facilitate interagency partnership opportunities to support the innovation, entrepreneurial, educational, and research capacity of geographic regions with strength in quantum-related fields and industries to address (in partnership with industry, universities, small businesses, and strategic allies and partners) regional, national, societal, or geostrategic challenges.''; (2) in subsection (b)(2) of section 301 (15 U.S.C. 8841; relating to components of the quantum information science research and education program)-- (A) by redesignating subparagraphs (D) and (E) as subparagraphs (E) and (F), respectively; and (B) by inserting after subparagraph (C) the following new subparagraph: ``(D) supporting, in collaboration with the Secretary of Commerce and the Secretary of Energy, regional innovation initiatives in quantum information science and technology and the adoption of viable quantum capabilities, which may include the activities carried out pursuant to an award of funds under section 10388 of the Research and Development, Competition, and Innovation Act (Public Law 117-167; 42 U.S.C. 19108);''; and (3) in subsection (b) of section 401 (15 U.S.C. 8851; relating to components of the quantum information science research program)-- (A) in paragraph (4)(F), by striking ``and''; (B) by redesignating paragraph (5) as paragraph (6); and (C) by inserting after paragraph (4) the following new paragraph: ``(5) support, in collaboration with the Secretary of Commerce and the Director of the National Science Foundation, regional innovation initiatives in quantum information science and technology, including initiatives of quantum industry and nonprofit entities and small- and medium-sized businesses and startups; and''. <all>
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