Bill · H.R. 10130· House(119-HR-10130)
Army Quantum Readiness Act
- Introduced
- 8/20/2026
- Last activity
- 8/20/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
- Sponsored by
- Tim Moore
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "Army Quantum Readiness Act," directs the Secretary of the Army to establish an Army Quantum Readiness and Advanced Computing Initiative. The initiative aims to prepare the Department of the Army for integrating quantum computing, quantum-enabled technologies, and advanced computing into various missions. Specific objectives include identifying operational applications, assessing infrastructure needs, and evaluating acquisition pathways. The initiative also seeks to leverage partnerships and develop a workforce strategy. Additionally, the Secretary may establish demonstration activities to evaluate various quantum-enabled capabilities. Finally, the Secretary must submit a detailed report to congressional defense committees within 270 days of enactment.
Yes· 3 of 9
Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?+7
The bill emphasizes post-quantum cybersecurity and resilient networking architectures to secure Army missions.
Does this put more money into scientific research?+5
The bill directs the development of quantum-enabled technologies through research and demonstration activities.
Would business owners be better off under this?+3
Private industry partnerships are encouraged to facilitate quantum technology integration.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Workforce Development: The initiative includes developing a workforce strategy to support future Army quantum and advanced computing requirements (Section 2(b)(5)). This could benefit individuals looking for specialized training or careers in these emerging fields.
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Partnership Opportunities: The bill seeks to identify opportunities to leverage partnerships among Army laboratories, academic institutions, federally funded research and development centers, and private industry (Section 2(b)(4)). This could create opportunities for researchers and private sector businesses.
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Technological Advancement: The establishment of demonstration activities to evaluate things like post-quantum cybersecurity capabilities and resilient networking architectures (Section 2(c)) aims to prepare for future operational, intelligence, logistics, and command-and-control missions (Section 2(a)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens are explicitly stated in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+3Good For Students+2Good For Young Adults+2
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Cybersecurity Defense+7
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+5
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+3Improves Economic Growth+1
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+1Increases Federal Power+1
- 8/31/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 8/20/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
- Introduced in House
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Pat HarriganRepublican · North Carolina