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A bill to require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to consider cybersecurity risks from quantum computers, and for other purposes.

Introduced
Aug 6, 2026
11 days ago
Last Action
Aug 6, 2026
11 days ago
1Bill Sponsor
1Bill Co-Sponsors
0Traction
1Months in Committee

Bill Summary

Requires the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to consider cybersecurity risks from quantum computers when making decisions. This means they must think about how quantum computers could potentially hack into energy systems.

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Sponsored By

Christopher A. Coons
Democrat · Delaware · Senate

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Bill Journey

  1. Aug 6, 2026
    Sen. Christopher A. Coons (D-DE)
  2. Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
  3. Aug 6, 2026You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  4. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  5. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  6. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This bill affects the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and the energy industry, as they will need to assess and mitigate quantum computer-related cybersecurity risks. It may also impact consumers of energy by potentially improving the security and reliability of the energy grid.

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