S 1344
Quantum Sandbox for Near-Term Applications Act of 2025
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Bill overview
This bill creates a public-private partnership to accelerate the development and deployment of near-term quantum applications. It establishes a ‘quantum sandbox’ program, allowing for the testing and demonstration of quantum technologies and hybrid systems. The goal is to foster innovation and address near-term challenges across various sectors by providing access to quantum computing hardware and promoting workforce development in the field.
Key provisions
- Establishes a ‘quantum sandbox’ program for near-term quantum application development.
- Requires the Secretary of Commerce, in coordination with NIST, to create a public-private partnership.
- Defines ‘quantum applications’ as including quantum computing, communication, sensing, and hybrid systems.
- Specifies ‘near-term use cases’ as applications deployable within 24 months.
- Mandates engagement with the Quantum Economic Development Consortium, National Laboratories, and other quantum ecosystem members.
- Amends the National Quantum Initiative Act to include the new quantum sandbox provisions.
- Focuses on innovation and development of applications using quantum information sciences.
- Promotes workforce development in quantum applications.
Who is affected
- Quantum computing industry
- Government agencies (particularly Commerce and NIST)
- Private sector businesses
- Researchers and developers
- The general public (through potential benefits of quantum innovation)
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119th CONGRESS — 1st Session
S. 1344
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
A BILL
To amend the National Quantum Initiative Act to establish a public-private partnership for near-term quantum application development and acceleration, and for other purposes.
This Act may be cited as the Quantum Sandbox for Near-Term Applications Act of 2025
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Congress finds as follows:
The National Quantum Initiative and its ongoing activities explore and promote Quantum Information Science.
Continual innovation by the quantum industry of the United States is critically important.
Quantum and quantum-hybrid applications have the ability to provide innovative solutions for near-term use cases across a variety of public and private sector challenges.
Many quantum computers are available via the cloud and through a dedicated near-term quantum application acceleration program that is inclusive of the wide variety of quantum computing technologies will break down barriers to access quantum computing hardware systems.
Business and consumers of the United States will be able to see benefits of the innovation through a program focusing on near-term use of the technology.
Quantum information science is a foundational technology that is transforming the economy of the 21st century.
Robust leadership in quantum research and near-term development will have a great impact on the economic security of the United States.
Unrivaled excellence in workforce development is key in developing next generation leaders in quantum applications.
The term quantum applications means algorithms and applications which use quantum mechanics through quantum processing units. These applications include quantum computing, quantum communication, quantum sensing, and quantum-hybrid applications which are applications that use both quantum computing and classical computing hardware systems.
The term quantum sandbox means a program—
for innovation and development of applications using quantum information sciences with a focus on near-term use cases; and
that can be used to develop and test demonstrations, proofs of concepts, and pilot applications.
The term near-term use case means an application that can be developed and deployed in less than 24 months.
The table of contents in section 1(b) of such Act is amended by adding after the item relating to section 404 the following new item: