Bill · S. 1344· Senate(119-S-1344)
Quantum Sandbox for Near-Term Applications Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 4/8/2025
- Last activity
- 4/8/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- Sponsored by
- Marsha Blackburn
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "Quantum Sandbox for Near-Term Applications Act of 2025," aims to amend the National Quantum Initiative Act. It seeks to establish a public-private partnership to accelerate the development of quantum applications. This partnership will create a "quantum sandbox" specifically designed for innovation and development. The program focuses on near-term use cases that can be deployed in less than 24 months. The Secretary of Commerce will lead this effort in coordination with the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology.
Yes· 3 of 9
Is this likely to grow the economy?+5
By fostering innovation and technological leadership, the bill aims to strengthen long-term economic security and growth.
Does this put more money into scientific research?+5
The bill promotes scientific research through the establishment of the quantum sandbox and public-private partnerships.
Would business owners be better off under this?+4
The public-private partnership and increased access to hardware create opportunities for business innovation.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased access to technology: The program aims to break down barriers to access quantum computing hardware systems by providing access through the cloud and a dedicated acceleration program (Section 2, Finding 4).
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Economic benefits and innovation: Business and consumers in the United States are expected to see benefits from innovation through the focus on near-term technology use (Section 2, Finding 5).
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Economic security: Developing robust leadership in quantum research and development is intended to have a great impact on the economic security of the United States (Section 2, Finding 7).
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Workforce development: The bill identifies that excellence in workforce development is key to developing the next generation of leaders in quantum applications (Section 2, Finding 8).
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Innovative solutions: The development of quantum and quantum-hybrid applications can provide solutions for various public and private sector challenges (Section 2, Finding 3).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly mentioned 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.
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Economic Growth+5Increases Job Creation+3Improves Small Business Support+2
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+4Good For Students+2Good For Young Adults+2
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+5
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Cybersecurity Defense+3
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+2
- 4/8/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
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Ben LujánDemocrat · New Mexico