Advancing Regional Quantum Hubs Act of 2026

117 S4163 IS: Advancing Regional Quantum Hubs Act of 2026 U.S. Senate 2026-03-23 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. II 119th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4163 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 23, 2026 Mrs. Gillibrand (for herself, Mrs. Blackburn , and Mr. Schumer ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation A BILL To amend the National Quantum Initiative Act to require support for regional innovation initiatives in quantum information science and technology, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Advancing Regional Quantum Hubs Act of 2026 . 2. Regional innovation initiatives in quantum information science and technology The National Quantum Initiative Act ( 15 U.S.C. 8801 et seq. ) is amended— (1) in section 103 ( 15 U.S.C. 8813 ; relating to membership on the Subcommittee on Quantum Information Science)— (A) in subsection (b)— (i) by redesignating paragraphs (8) and (9) as paragraphs (9) and (10), respectively; and (ii) by inserting after paragraph (7) the following new paragraph: (8) the Economic Development Administration; ; and (B) in subsection (d)— (i) in paragraph (6), by striking and after the semicolon; (ii) in paragraph (7), by striking the period and inserting ; and ; and (iii) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (8) facilitate interagency partnership opportunities to support the innovation, entrepreneurial, educational, and research capacity of geographic regions with strength in quantum-related fields and industries to address (in partnership with industry, universities, small businesses, and strategic allies and partners) regional, national, societal, or geostrategic challenges. ; (2) in subsection (b)(2) of section 301 ( 15 U.S.C. 8841 ; relating to components of the quantum information science research and education program)— (A) by redesignating subparagraphs (D) and (E) as subparagraphs (E) and (F), respectively; and (B) by inserting after subparagraph (C) the following new subparagraph: (D) supporting, in collaboration with the Secretary of Commerce and the Secretary of Energy, regional innovation initiatives in quantum information science and technology and the adoption of viable quantum capabilities, which may include the activities carried out pursuant to an award of funds under section 10388 of the Research and Development, Competition, and Innovation Act ( Public Law 117–167 ; 42 U.S.C. 19108 ); ; and (3) in subsection (b) of section 401 ( 15 U.S.C. 8851 ; relating to components of the quantum information science research program)— (A) in paragraph (4)(F), by striking and ; (B) by redesignating paragraph (5) as paragraph (6); and (C) by inserting after paragraph (4) the following new paragraph: (5) support, in collaboration with the Secretary of Commerce and the Director of the National Science Foundation, regional innovation initiatives in quantum information science and technology, including initiatives of quantum industry and nonprofit entities and small- and medium-sized businesses and startups; and .