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Senators Unveil $85M Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act

1/10/2026

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On January 8, 2026, Senators Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) and Todd Young (R-Ind.) introduced the National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act.
The bill extends the National Quantum Initiative by five years and funds $85 million annually for the National Institute of Standards and Technology.
It would allocate $25 million for NASA's quantum research.
It prioritizes workforce development, international cooperation, and the creation of new quantum centers.

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On January 8, 2026, Senators Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) and Todd Young (R-Ind.) introduced the National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act.
The bill extends the National Quantum Initiative by five years and funds $85 million annually for the National Institute of Standards and Technology.
It would allocate $25 million for NASA's quantum research.
It prioritizes workforce development, international cooperation, and the creation of new quantum centers.