Representatives Mike Lawler and Pat Ryan have proposed the National Security Commission Quantum Computing Act of 2026, aiming to create an independent body focused on evaluating the advancements in quantum computing and their potential impacts on U.S. national security.
The proposed commission will be made up of 11 members tasked with analyzing U.S. competitiveness in the quantum field, assessing foreign investments, determining workforce requirements, exploring military applications of quantum technology, and identifying economic security risks. The legislation designates up to $10 million from the Department of Defense budget for fiscal year 2027, requires an initial report to be submitted to the President and Congress within 180 days, and establishes the commission's timeline to operate until October 1, 2030.
