Bill · S. 1346· Senate(119-S-1346)
Defense Quantum Acceleration Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 4/8/2025
- Last activity
- 4/8/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
- Sponsored by
- Marsha Blackburn
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Defense Quantum Acceleration Act of 2025 directs the Secretary of Defense to speed up the use of quantum information science within the Department of Defense. It requires the appointment of a Principal Quantum Advisor to oversee the identification, planning, and transition of these technologies into operational use. The bill establishes a national defense quantum information science joint center of excellence to handle prototyping and workforce development. It also mandates a five-year strategic plan to guide procurement and implementation. Additionally, the act focuses on coordinating with allies, including the AUKUS partners and NATO. Finally, it includes provisions for budget reviews and increased research opportunities within military institutions.
Yes· 3 of 12
Does this put more money into scientific research?+7
The bill explicitly funds research, prototyping, and the establishment of a new center of excellence for quantum science.
Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?+6
Advancing quantum information science is critical for future secure communications and computational defense.
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?+5
The bill strengthens ties with AUKUS and NATO members through coordinated quantum research and information sharing.
The opposite
Does this reduce what is spent on the military?-2
The bill authorizes new funding for quantum research and establishes a new Center of Excellence.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Advancing Defense Capabilities: The bill directs the identification of technologies that can address operational problems and advance the missions of the Department of Defense (Sec. 2, a, 1-2).
- Workforce Development: The establishment of a "Center" aims to expand the quantum information science workforce of the United States and its allies (Sec. 2, e, 4-F).
- Educational Opportunities: The Secretary is tasked with seeking to increase opportunities for the study of quantum information science within military service academies, the Reserve Officers' Training Corps, and other postsecondary and graduate programs (Sec. 2, f, 1).
- Strengthening Industrial Base: The bill includes outreach to educate and engage industry and academic leaders, which aims to advance quantum information science supply chains and manufacturing capabilities within the United States (Sec. 2, b, 5-B).
- International Cooperation: The bill facilitates information-sharing and planning through recurring multilateral meetings with experts from the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, and NATO member nations (Sec. 2, b, 6-B).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Resource Allocation: The Secretary must create plans for allocating Department resources to focus specifically on quantum information science technologies (Sec. 2, c, 2-C).
- Budgetary Oversight: Military departments and Defense Agencies must submit proposed budgets for quantum activities to the Principal Quantum Advisor for review, which includes a process for reporting inadequate budgets to Congress (Sec. 2, g, 1-3).
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+4Good For Students+4Good For Young Adults+3
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Cybersecurity Defense+6Improves International Alliances+5Improves Diplomatic Engagement+2Reduces Military Spending-2
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+7
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+3Improves Economic Growth+2Improves Fiscal Responsibility+1
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+2Increases Federal Power+2
- 4/8/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
Maggie HassanDemocrat · New Hampshire