Quantum Benchmark Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (17 Sep 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
What this bill does
The Quantum Benchmark Act, introduced in the House of Representatives, would require the Secretary of Defense to create a policy for developing and acquiring quantum computing systems for the Department of Defense. This policy would need to define what constitutes a quantum computing system, establish a process for validating and verifying these systems before they are developed or purchased, and align with ongoing research from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency's Quantum Benchmarking Initiative.
Once this policy is in place, the Department of Defense would generally be prohibited from developing or acquiring quantum computing systems that have not been validated and verified according to the new policy. However, the Secretary of Defense would have the ability to waive this requirement on a case-by-case basis for specific systems. If a waiver is granted, the Secretary must notify the congressional defense committees within 15 days, providing written notice and a justification for the decision.
This bill is currently in its initial stage, having just been introduced. It has been referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. Future actions would involve the committee reviewing the bill, potentially holding hearings, and deciding whether to advance it for a vote by the full House.
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Timeline
17 Sep 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 10479 do?
- The Quantum Benchmark Act, introduced in the House of Representatives, would require the Secretary of Defense to create a policy for developing and acquiring quantum computing systems for the Department of Defense. This policy would need to define what constitutes a quantum computing system, establish a process for validating and verifying these systems before they are developed or purchased, and align with ongoing research from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency's Quantum Benchmarking Initiative. Once this policy is in place, the Department of Defense would generally be prohibited from developing or acquiring quantum computing systems that have not been validated and verified according to the new policy. However, the Secretary of Defense would have the ability to waive this requirement on a case-by-case basis for specific systems. If a waiver is granted, the Secretary must notify the congressional defense committees within 15 days, providing written notice and a justification for the decision. This bill is currently in its initial stage, having just been introduced. It has been referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. Future actions would involve the committee reviewing the bill, potentially holding hearings, and deciding whether to advance it for a vote by the full House.
- Has H.R. 10479 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 10479. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10479?
- H.R. 10479 was sponsored by Rep. Bacon, Don [R-NE-2] (R-NE), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10479?
- Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. (17 Sep 2026).
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