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119th Congress · Senate bill · Last action Aug 6, 2026
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Quantum-GUARD Act of 2026

Sponsor: Sen. Coons, Christopher A. (D-DE)1 cosponsorIntroduced Aug 6, 2026
In plain English

The Quantum-GUARD Act requires the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to evaluate how quantum computing threats could affect electrical grid cybersecurity and resilience. It directs the Department of Energy to establish a sandbox environment where energy companies can test post-quantum cryptography technologies to protect their systems. The bill also requires the Department of Energy to submit a report on post-quantum cryptography implementation and readiness across the energy sector. Sponsored by Sen. Christopher Coons (D-DE) with one Republican cosponsor.

What’s in the bill (4 sections)
  • Sec. 2. Definitions
  • Sec. 3. Ferc consideration of cybersecurity risks from quantum
  • Sec. 4. Doe pqc sandbox
  • Sec. 5. Pqc report
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What happens next: Sits in committee. Needs a markup or favorable report to advance to the Senate floor.

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Aug 6
Aug 6
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Aug 6
Aug 6
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Aug 6
SENATERead twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Aug 6
Introduced in Senate

All 1 cosponsor

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Republicans (1)

In the news

New Bill: Senator Christopher A. Coons introduces S. 5313: Quantum Grid Utility Assurance and Resilient Defense Act of 2026 - Quiver Quantitative
Veterans benefits: a consensus candidate for cert - SCOTUSblog
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