Quantum-GUARD Act of 2026
Latest action (6 Aug 2026): Introduced
What this bill does
S. 5313 would direct the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to take into account the cybersecurity threats that quantum computers could pose to the systems it regulates. Beyond that general directive, the specific requirements of the bill are not yet known, since its full legislative text has not been published — only the title, sponsor, and status are available at this time.
Based on its stated purpose, the bill would primarily affect FERC as the regulating agency, and by extension the energy-sector entities under its jurisdiction (such as electric grid operators and other FERC-regulated utilities), whose systems could be subject to new cybersecurity considerations tied to quantum computing risks. However, the bill's actual mechanisms — whether it would mandate new rules, studies, reporting requirements, or something else — cannot be described until the text is released.
The bill was introduced in the U.S. Senate on August 6, 2026, by Senator Christopher Coons (D-DE), and its most recent recorded action is that introduction. As with any newly introduced bill, the next steps would typically involve committee referral and review before any further action; no committee assignment or subsequent action has been reported yet.
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Official summary
This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on August 6, 2026. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.
Common questions
- What does S. 5313 do?
- S. 5313 would direct the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to take into account the cybersecurity threats that quantum computers could pose to the systems it regulates. Beyond that general directive, the specific requirements of the bill are not yet known, since its full legislative text has not been published — only the title, sponsor, and status are available at this time. Based on its stated purpose, the bill would primarily affect FERC as the regulating agency, and by extension the energy-sector entities under its jurisdiction (such as electric grid operators and other FERC-regulated utilities), whose systems could be subject to new cybersecurity considerations tied to quantum computing risks. However, the bill's actual mechanisms — whether it would mandate new rules, studies, reporting requirements, or something else — cannot be described until the text is released. The bill was introduced in the U.S. Senate on August 6, 2026, by Senator Christopher Coons (D-DE), and its most recent recorded action is that introduction. As with any newly introduced bill, the next steps would typically involve committee referral and review before any further action; no committee assignment or subsequent action has been reported yet.
- Has S. 5313 become law?
- Not yet. As of 6 Aug 2026, S. 5313 is introduced.
- Who sponsored S. 5313?
- S. 5313 was sponsored by Sen. Christopher Coons [D-DE] (Democrat-DE), with 2 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 5313?
- Introduced (6 Aug 2026).
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