Bill · S. 4163· Senate(119-S-4163)
Advancing Regional Quantum Hubs Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 3/23/2026
- Last activity
- 3/23/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- Sponsored by
- Kirsten Gillibrand
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Advancing Regional Quantum Hubs Act of 2026," seeks to amend the National Quantum Initiative Act. It aims to require support for regional innovation initiatives specifically in quantum information science and technology. The legislation adds the Economic Development Administration to the membership of the Subcommittee on Quantum Information Science. It also focuses on facilitating interagency partnerships to build research and educational capacity in specific geographic regions. Additionally, the bill coordinates regional innovation efforts with the Secretaries of Commerce and Energy, as well as the Director of the National Science Foundation.
Yes· 3 of 9
Does this make it easier to run a small business?+4
The bill specifically targets the support of small- and medium-sized businesses and startups through regional innovation initiatives.
Would business owners be better off under this?+4
The bill explicitly includes provisions to support the entrepreneurial capacity of small- and medium-sized businesses and startups.
Does this put more money into scientific research?+4
The bill directs support for the educational and research capacity of regional quantum information science and technology.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
-
Strengthening Regional Capacity: The bill seeks to support the innovation, entrepreneurial, educational, and research capacity of geographic regions that have strengths in quantum-related fields and industries (Section 2, subsection (1)(B)(ii)). This could benefit people living in those specific regions by bolstering local industry and education.
-
Addressing Major Challenges: The initiative aims to use regional strengths to address regional, national, societal, or geostrategic challenges through partnerships with industry, universities, and small businesses (Section 2, subsection (1)(B)(ii)).
-
Support for Small Businesses and Startups: The bill includes provisions to support regional innovation initiatives that include the efforts of small- and medium-sized businesses and startups (Section 2, subsection (3)(C)).
-
Adoption of New Capabilities: The legislation supports the adoption of viable quantum capabilities through collaboration between the Secretary of Commerce and the Secretary of Energy (Section 2, subsection (2)(B)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No 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.
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Small Business Support+4Improves Economic Growth+3Increases Job Creation+3
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+4Good For Rural Residents+2Good For Students+2
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+4
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Cybersecurity Defense+2
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Increases Renewable Energy Investment+1
- 3/23/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
Marsha BlackburnRepublican · Tennessee
Charles SchumerDemocrat · New York