Federal
Quantum Actions

Ushering in the Next Frontier of Quantum Innovation

Directs federal agencies to advance quantum computing, sensing, and networking to maintain U.S. leadership and economic competitiveness.

Securing the Nation Against Advanced Cryptographic Attacks

Requires federal agencies to transition to quantum-resistant encryption by 2030-2031 to protect national security systems.

National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act (H.R. 8462)

Passed the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee as the companion to S. 3597; awaits a vote by the full House.

National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2026 (S. 3597)

Extends the National Quantum Initiative through 2034, adds NIST sensing centers and NSF research centers, and directs a federal post-quantum migration strategy.

Commerce Control List Additions and Revisions; Implementation of Controls on Advanced Technologies Consistent With Controls Implemented by International Partners

The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) is implementing export controls on several semiconductor, quantum, and additive manufacturing items for national security and foreign policy reasons. This rule adds new Export…

Announcing Issuance of Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) FIPS 203, Module-Lattice-Based Key-Encapsulation Mechanism Standard, FIPS 204, Module-Lattice-Based Digital Signature Standard, and FIPS 205, Stateless Hash-Based Digital Signature Standard

This notice announces the Secretary of Commerce's approval of three Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS): FIPS 203, Module-Lattice-Based Key-Encapsulation Mechanism Standard; FIPS 204, Module-Lattice-Based…

National Quantum Initiative Advisory Committee (NQIAC)

This notice announces an open virtual meeting of the National Quantum Initiative Advisory Committee (NQIAC). The Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) requires that public notice of these meetings be announced in the…

National Quantum Initiative Advisory Committee

This notice announces an open virtual meeting of the National Quantum Initiative Advisory Committee (NQIAC). The Federal Advisory Committee Act requires that public notice of these meetings be announced in the Federal…

Request for Comments on Draft FIPS-203, Draft FIPS-204, and Draft FIPS-205

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) requests comments on three draft Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS): FIPS 203, Module-Lattice-Based Key-Encapsulation Mechanism Standard, FIPS 204,…

Existence and Use of Large Datasets To Address Research Questions for Characterization and Autonomous Tuning of Semiconductor Quantum Dot Devices

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is seeking input regarding needs and gaps in data-sharing approaches to accelerate innovations in using artificial intelligence and machine learning techniques…

Preparing a Future Workforce in Quantum Information Science

The rapidly emerging field of Quantum Information Science (QIS) has the potential to produce innovations in quantum computing, simulation, communication, sensing and other technologies which are critical to our nation's…

Request for Information; Digital Assets Research and Development

The Federal Government is developing a National Digital Assets Research and Development Agenda. The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP)--on behalf of the Fast Track Action Committee (FTAC) on…

National Quantum Initiative Advisory Committee; Correction

On November 25, 2022, the Department of Energy published a notice of open meeting announcing a meeting on December 16, 2022, of the National Quantum Initiative Advisory Committee. This document makes a correction to…

Discovery and Information Sharing Event Regarding Direct Realization of Mass

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is providing a public opportunity to learn more about NIST efforts to develop a tabletop Kibble balance aimed at realizing mass [500 mg-20 g], with uncertainties…

Events for the Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies Partnership

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is focused on incentivizing more innovation, inclusively and in key technology areas such as artificial intelligence (AI) and other emerging technologies (ET) (e.g.,…

Enhancing the National Quantum Initiative Advisory Committee

Study To Advance a More Productive Tech Economy

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is extending the period for submitting comments relating to the Study to Advance a More Productive Tech Economy to February 15, 2022. In a Request for…

National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (NCCoE) Migration to Post-Quantum Cryptography

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) invites organizations to provide letters of interest describing products and technical expertise to support and demonstrate security platforms for the Migration…

Request for Information: Access to Quantum Systems

Congress has requested DOE to develop a roadmap to provide researchers access to quantum systems so as to enhance the U.S. quantum research enterprise, stimulate the fledgling U.S. quantum computing industry, educate…

Patent Eligibility Jurisprudence Study

At the request of Senators Tillis, Hirono, Cotton, and Coons, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is undertaking a study on the current state of patent eligibility jurisprudence in the United States,…

Establishment of the National Quantum Initiative Advisory Committee

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) or (the Department) announces the establishment of the National Quantum Initiative Advisory Committee (Committee), pursuant to, the National Quantum Initiative Act, and in accordance…

Establishing the National Quantum Initiative Advisory Committee

Request for Information on National Strategic Overview for Quantum Information Science

The National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) Subcommittee on Quantum Information Science (SCQIS) release of the "National Strategic Overview for Quantum Information Science" (hereafter "Strategic Overview") calls…

Notice of Intent and Request for Information: Quantum Information Science Centers

The Office of Science (SC) in the Department of Energy (DOE) intends to issue a Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) in Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 entitled "Quantum Information Science Centers," subject to the availability…