“A bill to require the Secretary of Defense to support development of quantum technologies, and for other purposes.”
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This section directs the Secretary of Defense to identify three next-generation quantum sensor projects for prioritization and fielding by September 30, 2028, within 60 days of enactment. It requires the Secretaries of Defense, Commerce, and Energy and the Director of the National Science Foundation, in coordination with the Directors of the Office of Science and Technology Policy and the Office of Management and Budget, to develop a plan within 120 days to partner with the private sector on quantum-enabling component technologies and address market hurdles. It also requires the Secretary of Defense to increase domestic access to Department-sponsored quantum foundry resources and critical supply chains within 180 days.