Quantum Computing Cybersecurity Preparedness Act
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S 4592 — Quantum Computing Cybersecurity Preparedness Act
Last action — Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 635.
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✓Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed Senate
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4Passed House
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill died with 117th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.
Summary
Quantum Computing Cybersecurity Preparedness Act This bill addresses the migration of executive agencies information technology systems to post-quantum cryptography. Post-quantum cryptography is encryption strong enough to resist attacks from quantum computers developed in the future. Not later than one year after the National Institutes of Standards and Technology has issued post-quantum cryptography standards, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) shall begin to prioritize the migration of agency information technology systems to post-quantum cryptography. Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this bill, the OMB shall submit to Congress a report on a strategy to address the risk posed by the vulnerabilities of agency information technology systems to the potential capability of a quantum computer; the funding necessary to secure such information technology systems from the threat posed by adversarial access to quantum computers; and a description of federal coordination efforts to develop standards for post-quantum cryptography, including any federal Information Processing Standards.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
15 added · 6 removedPlain-language change summary
The amendment changes the sponsorship of the bill by adding several additional senators to the list, indicating broader support. It also modifies the language regarding providing guidance, shifting from "guidance for agencies to--" to "guidance for executive agencies to--". This distinction may clarify the specific agencies being addressed in the guidance.
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(2) Designation of systems for migration.--Not later than days after the date on which the guidance required by paragraph (1) has been issued, the Director of OMB shall issue guidance for executive agencies to-- (A) designate information technology to be migrated to post-quantum cryptography;
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4592 [Report No.
117-251] _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To encourage the migration of Federal Government information technology systems to quantum-resistant cryptography, and for other purposes.
_______________________________________________________________________ December 13, 2022 Reported with an amendment
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- Reported Reported to Senate Current html December 13, 2022
- Introduced Introduced in Senate html July 21, 2022
Sections of law this bill changes
From the bill's own amending language, matched to the official United States Code (current through Public Law 119-121).
Also cites: 5 U.S.C. § 105, 44 U.S.C. § 3502, 44 U.S.C. § 3553
Action History
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Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters with an amendment. With written report No. 117-251.
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Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters with an amendment. With written report No. 117-251.
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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 635.
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Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
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Introduced in Senate
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Sponsors
- Margaret Wood Hassan · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- Hassan, Margaret Wood Democratic
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (546)
546 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 546 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does S 4592 do?
- Quantum Computing Cybersecurity Preparedness Act This bill addresses the migration of executive agencies information technology systems to post-quantum cryptography. Post-quantum cryptography is encryption strong enough to resist attacks from quantum computers developed in the future. Not later than one year after the National Institutes of Standards and Technology has issued post-quantum cryptography standards, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) shall begin to prioritize the migration of agency information technology systems to post-quantum cryptography. Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this bill, the OMB shall submit to Congress a report on a strategy to address the risk posed by the vulnerabilities of agency information technology systems to the potential capability of a quantum computer; the funding necessary to secure such information technology systems from the threat posed by adversarial access to quantum computers; and a description of federal coordination efforts to develop standards for post-quantum cryptography, including any federal Information Processing Standards.
- Who sponsors S 4592?
- S 4592 is sponsored by Hassan, Margaret Wood (Democratic).
- What is the current status of S 4592?
- This bill died with 117th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
- Where can I track S 4592?
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