The International Quantum Research Exchange Act requires the Secretary of State to create a program that promotes international cooperation in quantum information science through competitive grants and scientist exchange programs. The bill provides funding for universities, nonprofits, and research consortia to collaborate on quantum research projects with foreign partners, while also supporting exchange programs that can last from several days to multiple years. The legislation specifically limits collaboration to countries that have signed quantum cooperation agreements with the United States or are members of the Five Eyes intelligence alliance, and explicitly prohibits funding research with foreign adversaries as defined in existing national security law. Congress would authorize $20 million for fiscal year 2026 to fund these activities, and the program would sunset after 10 years. The Secretary of State must coordinate with various federal science agencies and submit annual reports to Congress describing the program's activities and identifying priority countries for future quantum cooperation.
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