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Advancing Regional Quantum Hubs Act of 2026

USA119th CongressS-4163| Senate 
| Updated: 3/23/2026
Kirsten E. Gillibrand

Kirsten E. Gillibrand

Democratic Senator

New York

Cosponsors (2)
Charles E. Schumer (Democratic)Marsha Blackburn (Republican)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation amends the National Quantum Initiative Act to significantly enhance support for regional innovation initiatives in quantum information science and technology. It integrates the Economic Development Administration into the Subcommittee on Quantum Information Science, which will now facilitate interagency partnerships to bolster regional quantum capabilities. The bill directs the quantum information science research and education program to support these regional initiatives, in collaboration with the Secretaries of Commerce and Energy, focusing on the adoption of viable quantum capabilities. Additionally, the quantum information science research program is tasked with supporting regional innovation efforts involving quantum industry, nonprofits, and small- and medium-sized businesses. These provisions collectively aim to strengthen the innovation, entrepreneurial, educational, and research capacity of geographic regions with expertise in quantum-related fields.
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Timeline
Dec 2, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-6351
Introduced in House
Mar 23, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Mar 23, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  • December 2, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-6351
    Introduced in House


  • March 23, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 23, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Science, Technology, Communications

Advancing Regional Quantum Hubs Act of 2026

USA119th CongressS-4163| Senate 
| Updated: 3/23/2026
This legislation amends the National Quantum Initiative Act to significantly enhance support for regional innovation initiatives in quantum information science and technology. It integrates the Economic Development Administration into the Subcommittee on Quantum Information Science, which will now facilitate interagency partnerships to bolster regional quantum capabilities. The bill directs the quantum information science research and education program to support these regional initiatives, in collaboration with the Secretaries of Commerce and Energy, focusing on the adoption of viable quantum capabilities. Additionally, the quantum information science research program is tasked with supporting regional innovation efforts involving quantum industry, nonprofits, and small- and medium-sized businesses. These provisions collectively aim to strengthen the innovation, entrepreneurial, educational, and research capacity of geographic regions with expertise in quantum-related fields.
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Timeline
Dec 2, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-6351
Introduced in House
Mar 23, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Mar 23, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  • December 2, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-6351
    Introduced in House


  • March 23, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 23, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Kirsten E. Gillibrand

Kirsten E. Gillibrand

Democratic Senator

New York

Cosponsors (2)
Charles E. Schumer (Democratic)Marsha Blackburn (Republican)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Science, Technology, Communications

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted