The State Department would fund U.S. quantum research with approved foreign partners. The bill also pays for scientist exchanges and blocks work with foreign adversaries. Congress would provide $20 million for 2026.
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International Quantum Research Exchange Act is a Senate bill waiting for floor action. The latest recorded action: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 92.
Latest action on S. 1397: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 92.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects U.S. colleges, universities, nonprofits, and scientists who want to work with foreign partners on quantum research. It could give them new grant money and exchange chances, but only if their projects meet partner-country, matching-fund, and security rules. The State Department would have to build and run the program. Foreign research partners could benefit only if their country fits the bill's rules.
Why this matters: This bill matters because quantum technology could affect future computing, communications, and defense tools, and the United States wants to shape that work with trusted partners. The bill tries to speed up research by helping scientists work across borders. It also tries to limit security risks by using partner-country limits and federal research security rules. Its real effect would depend on future funding and how the State Department chooses projects.
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Officially: International Quantum Research Exchange Act
The State Department would fund U.S. quantum research with approved foreign partners. The bill also pays for scientist exchanges and blocks work with foreign adversaries. Congress would provide $20 million for 2026.
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Latest: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 92. (6/18/2025)
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