Sets up a federal review and plan for how quantum computing could break current encryption and where the U.S. is most vulnerable. Requires a report in 1 year and four annual updates, with the option to classify the reports.
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Quantum Encryption Readiness and Resilience Act is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Latest action on H.R. 4942: Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Who this affects: The bill mainly affects the federal subcommittee that must do the assessment and write the plan, plus federal agencies that may be asked to run pilot projects, provide technical help, and publish practical cybersecurity guidance. It also reaches beyond government by evaluating how private-sector organizations are following existing federal preparedness guidance and by pushing public-private information sharing and partnerships. Congress is directly affected because it receives the initial report within one year of enactment and then four yearly progress reports, which may be classified or unclassified.
Why this matters: A lot of everyday and national-security systems depend on encryption that is hard for classical computers to break. If quantum computers become powerful enough, they could undermine some widely used encryption, creating cybersecurity and national security risks. This bill matters because it forces the federal government to map where the biggest risks are, compare U.S. progress with other countries, and lay out a coordinated plan—then report to Congress for several years on whether recommended protections are actually being adopted. How much this changes real-world security depends on how agencies and organizations act on the plan, and how much detail is shared publicly if reports are classified.
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Officially: Quantum Encryption Readiness and Resilience Act
Sets up a federal review and plan for how quantum computing could break current encryption and where the U.S. is most vulnerable. Requires a report in 1 year and four annual updates, with the option to classify the reports.
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Introduced
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Latest: Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. (8/8/2025)
House Floor Vote
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