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Redesignates several existing definition paragraphs and inserts new definitions including 'critical infrastructure' (referencing 42 U.S.C. 5195c(e)), 'post-quantum cryptography', and 'sector risk management agency' (referencing 6 U.S.C. 650).
Redesignates existing subsection (c) as subsection (d) and inserts a new subsection (c) establishing NIST responsibilities to promote voluntary adoption and deployment of post-quantum cryptography standards and authorizing a grant program to provide technical assistance and grants to entities at high risk of quantum cryptoanalytic attacks, with consultation requirements.
Amends subsection (a)(1)(A) by inserting additional text before the semicolon in the list of research areas.
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Introduced May 7, 2025 by Haley Stevens · Last progress May 7, 2025
Directs the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to help the United States prepare for attacks that could break current public‑key cryptography once quantum computers mature. The bill adds definitions for terms like “post‑quantum cryptography” and “critical infrastructure,” requires NIST to promote voluntary adoption of post‑quantum standards, provide guidance and technical assistance, and authorizes NIST to run a grant program to help high‑risk entities adopt post‑quantum cryptography. It also amends existing law on National Science Foundation cryptography research to support related work.