Bill · S. 2558· Senate(119-S-2558)
The National Quantum Cybersecurity Migration Strategy Act of 2025.
- Introduced
- 7/30/2025
- Last activity
- 7/30/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
- Sponsored by
- Gary Peters
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The National Quantum Cybersecurity Migration Strategy Act of 2025 directs the Subcommittee on the Economic and Security Implications of Quantum Information Science to create a migration strategy for Federal agencies moving to post-quantum cryptography. This strategy includes defining relevant quantum computers and assessing the urgency of migration based on agency functions and risks. The bill also establishes a post-quantum pilot program requiring sector risk management agencies to upgrade at least one high-impact system by January 1, 2027. Additionally, the Office of Electronic Government is tasked with surveying agencies regarding the costs, personnel, and equipment needed for this transition. Finally, the bill requires regular reports and assessments to Congress regarding the progress and findings of this migration effort.
Yes· 3 of 4
Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?+8
The bill establishes a strategy and pilot program to protect federal systems from quantum computing-based cyberattacks.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+4
The bill mandates annual assessments by the Comptroller General and reports to Congress regarding the migration progress.
Does this make the government pay for what it commits to?+3
The bill requires the Office of Electronic Government to verify that migration cost estimates are realistic and fiscally sound.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Enhanced Security Against Quantum Attacks: The bill requires a National Quantum Cybersecurity Migration Strategy to assess the risks agencies face if a cryptographically relevant quantum computer attacks their systems (Section 3(a)(3)). This aims to protect sensitive information by moving toward post-s-quantum cryptography, which is not vulnerable to attacks by quantum or classical computers (Section 2(4)).
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Protection of Critical Infrastructure: The strategy includes a plan for monitoring entities at high risk of attacks, specifically mentioning providers of critical infrastructure (Section 3(a)(5)).
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Improved Oversight of Federal Transition: By requiring the Office of Electronic Government to verify that cost estimates for migration are realistic and fiscally sound, the bill ensures that the transition is planned with proper resource identification (Section 3(c)(1)-(3)).
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Progress Monitoring: The Comptroller General is required to submit annual assessments to Congress regarding the progress of each Federal agency in its migration, ensuring accountability in the security transition (Section 3(e)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Mandatory System Upgrades: The bill establishes a post-quantum pilot program that requires each sector risk management agency to upgrade at least one high-impact system to post-quantum cryptography by January 1, 2027 (Section 3(b)).
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Potential Financial and Resource Burdens: Federal agencies will need to account for costs related to personnel, equipment, and time required to implement these new cryptographic standards (Section 3(c)(1)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Cybersecurity Defense+8
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+4
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Fiscal Responsibility+3
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+2
- 7/30/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
Marsha BlackburnRepublican · Tennessee