Support for Quantum Supply Chains Act
The Support for Quantum Supply Chains Act would amend the National Quantum Initiative Act to strengthen the United States’ quantum technology ecosystem by focusing on the supply chain that underpins quantum information science, technology, and engineering. Specifically, it would require the National Institute of Standards and Technology (through the National Quantum Initiative Act) to establish or expand partnerships with public and private sector entities to accelerate the development of a domestic quantum supply chain and to reduce vulnerabilities in that supply chain. It would also require identifying the quantum supply chain and supply chain–supporting technologies needed to maintain U.S. competitiveness in quantum information science and engineering. In short, the bill aims to boost domestic production, resilience, and security of quantum-related materials, equipment, and technologies through enhanced public-private collaboration and explicit technology identification to support U.S. leadership in this strategic field.
Key Points
- 1Adds a new requirement (new paragraph in Section 201(a)) for public-private partnerships to accelerate the development of the domestic quantum supply chain and to reduce supply chain vulnerabilities.
- 2Adds a new item (new subparagraph in Section 201(b)(2)) to require identification of quantum supply chain and supply chain–supporting technologies necessary to ensure U.S. competitiveness in quantum information science, technology, and engineering.
- 3Broadens the role of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) under the National Quantum Initiative Act to prioritize supply chain development and risk mitigation.
- 4Emphasizes collaboration between public and private sector entities to strengthen domestic capabilities.
- 5The text as provided does not specify funding mechanisms; implementation would rely on existing authorities, appropriations, or future guidance.