Senators Introduce Legislation To Authorize 2 5 Billion For Quantum

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) and U.S. Senator Steve Daines (R-MT) today introduced bipartisan legislation to expand the United States’ capacity to invest in quantum information science and research and development (R&D) through the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). As quantum science, engineering, and technology advances, the DOE Quantum Leadership Act of 2025 would reinvigorate R&D projects at DOE by authorizing more than $2.5 billion in funding over the next five years—well above... The DOE Quantum Leadership Act would also provide DOE the authority to expand its current quantum R&D initiatives.

“Between Fermilab and Argonne National Lab, our top-tier universities, and the new Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park, our state is poised to be a global hub as quantum computing takes center stage. I want to keep the momentum going by supporting the Department of Energy, and in turn, Illinois’ quantum researchers, in pioneering quantum technologies that advance computing, security, and connectivity,” said Durbin. “Senator Daines and I are introducing the bipartisan DOE Quantum Leadership Act to supercharge research, development, and commercialization of quantum technologies—technologies that will grow the medical, financial, and materials industries and create jobs along... With this legislation, we can ensure our DOE facilities are well-equipped to lead the quantum revolution.” “America is a leader in cutting-edge science and technology, and in order to maintain our strong position, we must invest in research and development projects. Spurring innovation through the National Quantum Initiative Program will help strengthen our national security, create Montana jobs and accelerate quantum research projects,” said Daines.

“We strongly support the leadership of Senators Durbin and Daines for their re-introduction of the Department of Energy Quantum Leadership Act at this critical moment for scaling and commercializing quantum computing. PsiQuantum is already building the infrastructure for utility-scale quantum systems, moving this technology towards deployment,” said Professor Jeremy O’Brien, co-founder and CEO of PsiQuantum. “The Department of Energy is a critical partner to PsiQuantum through our work with the SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory and other national labs in collaboration across government agencies. Quantum technologies will be essential for economic competitiveness and national security—advancing defense, securing critical infrastructure, and maintaining technological leadership. By strengthening the supply chain, expanding the workforce, and accelerating deployment, this legislation ensures the U.S. remains at the forefront of this critical technology.”

Specifically, the DOE Quantum Leadership Act would: United States Senators Dick Durbin and Steve Daines have introduced bipartisan legislation that aims to bolster the nation’s investment in quantum information science. The Department of Energy Quantum Leadership Act of 2025 is intended to authorize over $2.5 billion in funds for quantum research and development, Durbin said Thursday. The funds, allocated for the next five years, far exceed the budget for the National Quantum Initiative Act of 2018. The now-expired act had a budget of $625 million for DOE programs related to quantum science. Key features of the DOE Quantum Leadership Act include:

“Senator Daines and I are introducing the bipartisan DOE Quantum Leadership Act to supercharge research, development and commercialization of quantum technologies — technologies that will grow the medical, financial and materials industries and create... “With this legislation, we can ensure our DOE facilities are well-equipped to lead the quantum revolution.” “America is a leader in cutting-edge science and technology and in order to maintain our strong position, we must invest in research and development projects,” added Daines. “Spurring innovation through the National Quantum Initiative Program will help strengthen our national security, create Montana jobs and accelerate quantum research projects.” U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Steve Daines (R-MT) have introduced this bill in the 119th U.S.

Congress to advance the funding for quantum technology research, development, workforce development, demonstration, and commercialization in the United States. Additional cosponsors of this bipartisan bill include U.S. Senators Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), Alex Padilla (D-CA), and Todd Young (R-IN). The proposed funding would exceed $2.5 billion for U.S. fiscal years 2026-2030. Key provisions of the bill would include the following:

The funding for the program is broken into five different sections listed below along with the estimated funding over the five year period: This proposed bill is very similar to the Department of Energy Quantum Leadership Act of 2024 which was submitted to the 118th Congress in August 2024 and never passed. The biggest difference is that this new bill covers fiscal years 2026-2030 instead of fiscal years 2025-2029 in the 2024 bill. Senator Dubin has great interest in advancing quantum research funding due to the presence in Illinois of the Argonne National Laboratory and the Fermi National Laboratory, significant quantum research taking place at Illinois universities,... Senator Daines is interested in fostering quantum innovation in order to strengthen our national security, create Montana jobs, and accelerate quantum research projects. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin, D-Ill., and Sen.

Steve Daines, R-Mont., introduced legislation last week that aims to advance quantum research at the Department of Energy (DoE) by authorizing $2.5 billion in funding over the next five years. This number is well above the $625 million for DoE-related programs laid out in the now-expired National Quantum Initiative Act of 2018, the senators said. In addition to the funding, the bill – titled the DOE Quantum Leadership Act of 2024 – would authorize the DoE to expand its current quantum research and development (R&D) initiatives through 2029. “For the last five years, the Department of Energy has pioneered research into quantum technologies to ensure the United States leads the world in computing, security, and connectivity … I want to keep that... Durbin said in a press release. “That’s why Senator Daines and I have introduced the DOE Quantum Leadership Act to supercharge research, development, and commercialization of quantum technologies,” he added.

“With this legislation, we can ensure our DoE facilities, including Illinois’ Fermilab and Argonne National Labs, are well-equipped to lead this quantum revolution.”

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