Congress·In Committee·S. 4823

Advancing American Quantum Leadership Act of 2026

Quantum Technology: Support for US Exports

Jun 18·View on Congress.gov·Read full text

Part of: Advancing American Quantum Leadership Act of 2026

Next up: A senate committee

The Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs received this bill on June 18, 2026. It has not moved since that date and remains under committee review. The bill must receive a vote from this committee before it can move forward in the Senate.

Companion bill: Quantum Technology: Export Support Expansion →

Legislative Progress

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Could go either way

This bill has support from both parties and focuses on competing with China, which is a popular goal. However, it is a technical change that may not be a top priority for leadership.

How we got here

This bill’s path across every version that has carried it.

Companion
Identical companion bill H.R. 9585 (119th) was introduced in the other chamber.
H.R. 9585 (119th) →

Key Points

This bill expands the types of quantum technology that can get special financial help from the government when sold to other countries. It changes the focus from just quantum computing to the broader field of quantum information science and technology.
The goal is to help American companies stay ahead of China in the global tech race. By broadening the definition, more businesses working on advanced sensors, secure communications, and other quantum tools can access low-interest loans and insurance.
The Export-Import Bank will use its Program on China and Transformational Exports to back these deals. This program is specifically designed to make US products more competitive when they face competition from Chinese state-backed companies.
This change matters because quantum technology is expected to transform everything from medicine to national security. Ensuring US companies can sell their inventions globally helps create jobs and keeps sensitive technology in the hands of allies.

Impact Analysis

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Milestones

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Jun 18, 2026Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.

Jun 18, 2026

Introduced in Senate

The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.

No votes or news coverage recorded for this bill yet.

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Advancing American Quantum Leadership Act of 2026

Bill NumberS 4823

Congress119th Congress

ChamberSenate

Latest ActionRead twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

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