Congressman Langworthy Introduces American Quantum Competitiveness Act

Insider Brief

• Rep. Nick Langworthy introduced the American Quantum Competitiveness Act to strengthen U.S. quantum commercialization, manufacturing and domestic supply chains.
• The bill would designate the Commerce Department as the federal lead for commercial quantum technology and require a national competitiveness strategy.
• The legislation emphasizes reducing dependence on foreign adversaries and supporting advanced manufacturing along New York’s I-90 technology corridor.
• Photo by Guohua Song on Pexels

PRESS RELEASE — Congressman Nick Langworthy today announced the introduction of the American Quantum Competitiveness Act, legislation designed to strengthen America’s position in the rapidly emerging quantum technology industry, protect critical domestic supply chains, and ensure the United States remains competitive with China and other foreign adversaries.

Quantum technology is poised to transform computing, communications, and sensing, with significant implications for both America’s economic competitiveness and national security. The legislation would establish the Department of Commerce as the federal lead for commercial quantum technology and develop a national strategy focused on manufacturing, investment, commercialization and trusted domestic supply chains.