Bill · H.R. 3259· House(119-HR-3259)
Post Quantum Cybersecurity Standards Act
- Introduced
- 5/7/2025
- Last activity
- 6/11/2025 — Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 35 - 0.
- Sponsored by
- Haley Stevens
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 3
- Introduced
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Post Quantum Cybersecurity Standards Act," aims to amend the National Quantum Initiative Act and the Cyber Security Research and Development Act. It focuses on advancing the rapid deployment of post-quantum cybersecurity standards across the United States economy. The legislation seeks to support United States cryptography research and promote the adoption of new cryptographic methods. Specifically, it directs the Director of NIST to promote the voluntary adoption of post-quantum cryptography. It also allows for the potential establishment of a grant program to help high-risk entities adopt these standards.
Yes· 3 of 7
Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?+8
The bill directly aims to strengthen national cybersecurity through post-quantum cryptographic standards.
Does this put more money into scientific research?+6
The bill expands the scope of cryptography research within the National Science Foundation.
Does this give people more control over their personal data?+5
Advancing post-quantum cryptography is essential for protecting data privacy in a future quantum computing era.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Promotion of post-quantum cryptography standards: The Director of NIST will promote the voluntary adoption of these standards by making guidance and resources publicly available to help organizations (Section 2(a)(1)(B)(1)(A)).
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Technical assistance for high-risk entities: The bill provides for technical assistance to be given to entities that face a high risk of quantum cryptoanalytic attacks, specifically targeting critical infrastructure or digital infrastructure providers (Section 2(a)(1)(B)(1)(B)).
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Financial support through grants: The Director of NIST may establish a grant program to provide technical assistance and funds to help entities adopt post-quantum cryptographic standards and fix quantum-related vulnerabilities (Section 2(a)(1)(B)(2)(A)).
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Coverage of transition costs: Grants awarded under this act may be used to cover reasonable costs for activities required to adopt new standards and remediate vulnerabilities (Section 2(a)(1)(B)(2)(B)).
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Expanded research focus: The bill amends the Cyber Security Research and Development Act to include post-quantum cryptography within the scope of cryptography research (Section 2(b)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts 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.
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+6Improves Data Privacy+5
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Cybersecurity Defense+8
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Privacy Rights+5Increases Federal Power+2
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+4
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Consumer Protection+3
- 9/26/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/11/2025
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 35 - 0.
- 5/14/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/7/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Brian FitzpatrickRepublican · Pennsylvania
Zachary NunnRepublican · Iowa
Claudia TenneyRepublican · New York