To direct the Secretary of Defense to accelerate the implementation of quantum information science technologies within the Department of Defense, and for other purposes.
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Latest Action · April 10, 2024
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
The Defense Quantum Acceleration Act of 2024 directs the Department of Defense to rapidly develop and deploy quantum computing and related technologies for military operations. The bill requires the Secretary of Defense to appoint a Principal Quantum Advisor within 180 days to oversee efforts to identify quantum applications for defense challenges—such as navigation, sensing, communications, and cryptography—and transition promising technologies from research into operational use by the end of fiscal year 2025 for mature technologies. The legislation establishes a new national defense quantum information science center of excellence and authorizes $20 million annually through fiscal year 2029 to support the center's workforce development and prototyping efforts. The bill affects military leadership, defense contractors, academic researchers, and allied nations including the United Kingdom and Australia through coordination mechanisms, and requires the Defense Department to submit strategic plans and budget assessments to Congress detailing quantum technology investments and timelines for implementation.
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