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H.R. 7535Became Law

Quantum Computing Cybersecurity Preparedness Act

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What it doesSummary public law (Dec 21, 2022)

Quantum Computing Cybersecurity Preparedness Act

This act 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. The act does not apply to national security systems.

The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) shall issue guidance on the migration of information technology to post-quantum cryptography.

Each executive agency must maintain an inventory of all information technology in use by the executive agency that is vulnerable to decryption by quantum computers.

After the National Institutes of Standards and Technology (NIST) has issued post-quantum cryptography standards, the OMB shall issue guidance requiring each executive agency to develop a plan to migrate information technology of the agency to post-quantum cryptography.

OMB shall submit to Congress a report on

  • a strategy to address the risk posed by the vulnerabilities of information technology of executive agencies to weakened encryption due to the potential and possible capability of a quantum computer to breach such encryption;
  • the funding needed by executive agencies to secure such information technology from the risk posed by an adversary of the United States using a quantum computer to breach the encryption; and
  • a description of federal civilian executive branch coordination efforts led by NIST, including timelines, to develop standards for post-quantum cryptography.

What just happenedDec 21, 2022

Became Public Law No: 117-260.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Khanna, Ro [D-CA-17](D-CA)Sponsor
4 cosponsors2 D2 R
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  1. Dec 21, 2022President

    Became Public Law No: 117-260.

  2. Dec 21, 2022BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 117-260.

  3. Dec 21, 2022President

    Signed by President.

  4. Dec 21, 2022BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Dec 16, 2022Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Dec 16, 2022President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Dec 13, 2022ResolvingDifferencesH41931

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  8. Dec 13, 2022ResolvingDifferencesH41610

    On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 420 - 3 (Roll no. 519). (consideration: CR H9717-9718; text: 12/12/2022 CR H9659-9660)

  9. Dec 13, 2022NotUsed19500

    Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 420 - 3 (Roll no. 519).

  10. Dec 12, 2022FloorH8D000

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  11. Dec 12, 2022FloorH8D000

    The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the motion to suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment to H.R. 7535.

  12. Dec 12, 2022ResolvingDifferencesH40140

    Ms. Norton moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment. (consideration: CR H9659-9661)

  13. Dec 9, 2022Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  14. Dec 8, 2022Floor

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S7084-7085)

  15. Dec 8, 2022Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S7084-7085)

  16. Dec 8, 2022Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S7084-7085)

  17. Dec 8, 2022Discharge

    Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  18. Dec 8, 2022Committee14500

    Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  19. Jul 13, 2022IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  20. Jul 12, 2022FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  21. Jul 12, 2022FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5952-5953)

  22. Jul 12, 2022Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

  23. Jul 12, 2022FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7535.

  24. Jul 12, 2022FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5952-5955)

  25. Jul 12, 2022FloorH30300

    Mrs. Maloney, Carolyn B. moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  26. May 11, 2022Committee

    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 38 - 0.

    Oversight and Accountability Committee
  27. May 11, 2022Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Oversight and Accountability Committee
  28. Apr 18, 2022IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.

    Oversight and Accountability Committee
  29. Apr 18, 2022IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  30. Apr 18, 2022IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Public LawDec 21, 202249

Quantum Computing Cybersecurity Preparedness Act

This act 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. The act does not apply to national security systems.

The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) shall issue guidance on the migration of information technology to post-quantum cryptography.

Each executive agency must maintain an inventory of all information technology in use by the executive agency that is vulnerable to decryption by quantum computers.

After the National Institutes of Standards and Technology (NIST) has issued post-quantum cryptography standards, the OMB shall issue guidance requiring each executive agency to develop a plan to migrate information technology of the agency to post-quantum cryptography.

OMB shall submit to Congress a report on

  • a strategy to address the risk posed by the vulnerabilities of information technology of executive agencies to weakened encryption due to the potential and possible capability of a quantum computer to breach such encryption;
  • the funding needed by executive agencies to secure such information technology from the risk posed by an adversary of the United States using a quantum computer to breach the encryption; and
  • a description of federal civilian executive branch coordination efforts led by NIST, including timelines, to develop standards for post-quantum cryptography.
Passed SenateDec 8, 202255

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. The bill does not apply to national security systems.

The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) shall issue guidance on the migration of information technology to post-quantum cryptography.

Each executive agency must maintain an inventory of all information technology in use by the executive agency that is vulnerable to decryption by quantum computers.

After the National Institutes of Standards and Technology (NIST) has issued post-quantum cryptography standards, the OMB shall issue guidance requiring each executive agency to develop a plan to migrate information technology of the agency to post-quantum cryptography.

OMB shall submit to Congress a report on

  • a strategy to address the risk posed by the vulnerabilities of information technology of executive agencies to weakened encryption due to the potential and possible capability of a quantum computer to breach such encryption;
  • the funding needed by executive agencies to secure such information technology from the risk posed by an adversary of the United States using a quantum computer to breach the encryption; and
  • a description of federal civilian executive branch coordination efforts led by NIST, including timelines, to develop standards for post-quantum cryptography.
Introduced in HouseApr 18, 2022

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 (NIST) 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 and analysis of ongoing coordination efforts with international standards development organizations and consortia to develop standards for post-quantum cryptography, including any federal Information Processing Standards.
Quantum Computing Cybersecurity Preparedness Act — Informed