Advancing Quantum Manufacturing Act of 2025 (S-1343) · Congress.wiki

Advancing Quantum Manufacturing Act of 2025 (S-1343) · Congress.wiki

Bill Summary

Summary

Creates a formal DOE–NSF coordination role for quantum work, directs NIST (with DOE consultation) to assess U.S. manufacturing capability for quantum components and to support a Manufacturing USA institute for quantum manufacturing, and mandates two independent studies to assess the National Quantum Initiative Program and barriers to collaboration across centers, industry, and academia. The measures aim to reduce duplication across agencies, jump-start an end-to-end quantum manufacturing ecosystem (including workforce development and allied supply chains), and produce independent evaluations and recommendations for program progress and collaboration barriers.

Key Points

Creates a formal staff liaison between DOE and NSF to coordinate quantum-related activities and reduce duplication.
Directs NIST (Commerce) with DOE consultation to assess U.S. manufacturing capabilities and gaps for quantum components/systems.
Requires establishment or financial support for a Manufacturing USA institute dedicated to quantum manufacturing and workforce development.
The Manufacturing USA institute must support end-to-end manufacturing, prototyping, workforce training, and resilient supply chains including allied sourcing.
Mandates an independent National Academies assessment of the National Quantum Initiative Program's progress across computing, sensing, communications, and workforce development.
Requires a NIST-convened consortium to identify barriers to collaboration among centers, industry, and academia and to report to Congress within 180 days.
No specific appropriation amounts are specified; the bill directs agencies to provide or support funding and planning but leaves funding details to implementing authorities.
Focuses federal attention on moving quantum technology from lab research to scalable manufacturing and supply-chain resilience.
Encourages integration of a wide set of quantum and enabling technologies (materials, integration, control systems, fabrication techniques) where practicable.