This bill directs the Secretary of the Army to create an Army Quantum Readiness and Advanced Computing Initiative. The Initiative will identify Army uses for quantum computing, quantum sensing, quantum networking, and quantum-enabled artificial intelligence. It will assess infrastructure needs such as power, cooling, networking, cybersecurity, and secure facilities. The Initiative will evaluate acquisition paths to move quantum technologies from research into operations, seek partnerships with Army labs, universities, federally funded research centers, and industry, develop a workforce strategy, and set up pilot projects and demonstrations.
The bill allows demonstration activities to test advanced computing architectures, quantum-enabled AI applications, post-quantum cybersecurity, resilient and secure networking, and supporting infrastructure. It requires the Secretary of the Army to submit a report to the congressional defense committees within 270 days after enactment describing readiness requirements, recommended infrastructure investments, workforce and education needs, recommended pilot activities, and any legislative or acquisition authorities needed to speed readiness.
The Army would study and run pilot projects on quantum and advanced computing technologies and report findings to congressional defense committees. The bill was introduced on August 20, 2026, by Representative Tim Moore and was referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. The text does not itself authorize specific spending amounts.
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The bill’s text states the goal is to prepare the Department of the Army for integrating quantum computing and related advanced computing capabilities into future operational, intelligence, logistics, and command-and-control missions. It lists concrete areas to assess and test, including infrastructure, acquisition pathways, partnerships, workforce needs, pilots, and demonstrations.
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