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Executive Order 14413
Ushering in the Next Frontier of Quantum Innovation
Signed June 22, 2026, printed at 91 FR 38487. 10 sections of substance, 2,601 words.
This order is about quantum science. It says the country must lead in that field. It calls for support of research and firms.
Sec. 1. Purpose
America stands at the cusp of a quantum revolution. Quantum information science and technology (QIST) will provide transformational capabilities that will drive American innovation, power economic growth, generate high-paying jobs, and bolster national security. In 2018, I laid the foundation for United States leadership in QIST by signing into law the National Quantum Initiative Act and doubling Federal investment in QIST research and development. Today, as other nations move quickly to challenge American leadership, the United States must take a cohesive, whole-of-government approach to accelerate deployment and commercialization of quantum computing, sensing, and networking. In addition to continuing trailblazing quantum research, we must act to solidify the Nation's position as the world's QIST superpower and deliver the commercial and research benefits of quantum innovation to the
America stands at the cusp of a quantum revolution. Quantum information science and technology (QIST) will provide transformational capabilities that will drive American innovation, power economic growth, generate high-paying jobs, and bolster national security. In 2018, I laid the foundation for United States leadership in QIST by signing into law the National Quantum Initiative Act and doubling Federal investment in QIST research and development. Today, as other nations move quickly to challenge American leadership, the United States must take a cohesive, whole-of-government approach to accelerate deployment and commercialization of quantum computing, sensing, and networking. In addition to continuing trailblazing quantum research, we must act to solidify the Nation's position as the world's QIST superpower and deliver the commercial and research benefits of quantum innovation to the
This is about quantum science. It points back to a 2018 law. It says other countries are catching up.
Sec. 2. Policy
It is the policy of my Administration to ensure that the United States maintains a strategic technical advantage in QIST and leads the development of a robust and trusted quantum ecosystem across QIST research, manufacturing, commercialization, and application.
It is the policy of my Administration to ensure that the United States maintains a strategic technical advantage in QIST and leads the development of a robust and trusted quantum ecosystem across QIST research, manufacturing, commercialization, and application.
This sets the policy. The country must keep its lead in that field. It backs work from research to market.
Sec. 3. Updating the National Quantum Strategy
(a) Within 180 days of the date of this order, the Assistant to the President for Science and Technology (APST), in coordination with the Secretary of War, the Secretary of Commerce, the Secretary of Energy, the Director of National Intelligence (DNI), and the Director of the National Science Foundation (NSF), and in consultation with the Co-Chairs of the National Science and Technology Council Subcommittees on Quantum Information Science (SCQIS) and Economic and Security Implications of Quantum Information Science (ESIX), shall update the National Quantum Strategy (Strategy) with policies intended to support the maturing QIST ecosystem, including promoting commercialization and deployment of QIST, supporting the quantum-enabling technology ecosystem, and encouraging partnerships with United States industry. (b) Within 30 days of the date of the publication of the updated Strategy,
(a) Within 180 days of the date of this order, the Assistant to the President for Science and Technology (APST), in coordination with the Secretary of War, the Secretary of Commerce, the Secretary of Energy, the Director of National Intelligence (DNI), and the Director of the National Science Foundation (NSF), and in consultation with the Co-Chairs of the National Science and Technology Council Subcommittees on Quantum Information Science (SCQIS) and Economic and Security Implications of Quantum Information Science (ESIX), shall update the National Quantum Strategy (Strategy) with policies intended to support the maturing QIST ecosystem, including promoting commercialization and deployment of QIST, supporting the quantum-enabling technology ecosystem, and encouraging partnerships with United States industry. (b) Within 30 days of the date of the publication of the updated Strategy,
This calls for a new plan in 180 days. A science aide must write it. Several agencies take part.
Sec. 4. Harnessing Quantum Computing for Scientific Applications
(a) There is hereby established the Quantum Computer for Application Development and Discovery Science (QC-ADDS) Effort, which shall be coordinated by the APST. This national effort shall pursue development of a quantum computer at a scale intended to initiate the era of quantum-enabled scientific discovery, with the intent to deliver at least one such computer to a Department of Energy facility and, to the extent possible, make it available to the scientific community. (b) The Secretary of War, the Secretary of Commerce, the Secretary of Energy, the DNI, the Director of NSF, and the heads of other relevant [[Page 38488]] agencies as appropriate, in consultation with the Director of OMB, shall ensure that relevant capabilities, manufacturing infrastructure, and expertise are made available to support the QC-ADDS Effort to the extent practicable, and shall deploy these resources towards
(a) There is hereby established the Quantum Computer for Application Development and Discovery Science (QC-ADDS) Effort, which shall be coordinated by the APST. This national effort shall pursue development of a quantum computer at a scale intended to initiate the era of quantum-enabled scientific discovery, with the intent to deliver at least one such computer to a Department of Energy facility and, to the extent possible, make it available to the scientific community. (b) The Secretary of War, the Secretary of Commerce, the Secretary of Energy, the DNI, the Director of NSF, and the heads of other relevant [[Page 38488]] agencies as appropriate, in consultation with the Director of OMB, shall ensure that relevant capabilities, manufacturing infrastructure, and expertise are made available to support the QC-ADDS Effort to the extent practicable, and shall deploy these resources towards
This starts a push to build a quantum computer. A science aide guides it. One machine would go to an Energy lab.
Sec. 5. Deploying Quantum-Enabled Sensors and Networks
(a) Within 60 days of the date of this order, the Secretary of War shall identify at least three next- generation quantum sensor projects to prioritize in order to field these sensors by September 30, 2028. (b) Each of the following heads of relevant agencies shall develop a 5-year plan for advancing quantum sensing and networking as follows: (i) the Secretary of Commerce shall develop a plan for advancing commercial readiness of quantum sensing, quantum-sensor manufacturing technology, and quantum-network-enhanced timing; (ii) the Secretary of Energy shall develop a plan for using quantum sensing and imaging to measure and characterize complex systems, and for using quantum networking to enable distributed quantum computing; (iii) the Director of NSF shall develop a plan for basic science research to identify applications of quantum sensing and networking, develop novel systems-level
(a) Within 60 days of the date of this order, the Secretary of War shall identify at least three next- generation quantum sensor projects to prioritize in order to field these sensors by September 30, 2028. (b) Each of the following heads of relevant agencies shall develop a 5-year plan for advancing quantum sensing and networking as follows: (i) the Secretary of Commerce shall develop a plan for advancing commercial readiness of quantum sensing, quantum-sensor manufacturing technology, and quantum-network-enhanced timing; (ii) the Secretary of Energy shall develop a plan for using quantum sensing and imaging to measure and characterize complex systems, and for using quantum networking to enable distributed quantum computing; (iii) the Director of NSF shall develop a plan for basic science research to identify applications of quantum sensing and networking, develop novel systems-level
This is about quantum sensors. Defense must pick three projects in 60 days. The target date is September 30, 2028.
Sec. 6. Bolstering the Domestic Ecosystem for Quantum Supply Chains
(a) The Secretary of Commerce, in consultation with the Secretary of Energy and the heads of other relevant agencies, shall develop a plan to strengthen the QIST ecosystem through analyzing QIST supply chains, encouraging private sector adoption of QIST-related standards, and supporting research and development pathways that advance quantum-enabling technologies and eliminate QIST manufacturing barriers. (b) Within 120 days of the date of this order, the Secretary of War, the Secretary of Commerce, the Secretary of Energy, and the Director of NSF shall develop a plan, with coordination from the APST and the Director of OMB, to encourage and partner with the private sector, potentially using prize challenges or advance market commitments, to develop quantum-enabling component technologies in the United States, and to identify any changes to statutory or regulatory authorities required to
(a) The Secretary of Commerce, in consultation with the Secretary of Energy and the heads of other relevant agencies, shall develop a plan to strengthen the QIST ecosystem through analyzing QIST supply chains, encouraging private sector adoption of QIST-related standards, and supporting research and development pathways that advance quantum-enabling technologies and eliminate QIST manufacturing barriers. (b) Within 120 days of the date of this order, the Secretary of War, the Secretary of Commerce, the Secretary of Energy, and the Director of NSF shall develop a plan, with coordination from the APST and the Director of OMB, to encourage and partner with the private sector, potentially using prize challenges or advance market commitments, to develop quantum-enabling component technologies in the United States, and to identify any changes to statutory or regulatory authorities required to
This is about the supply chain here. Commerce must draft a plan. It would map parts and ease making them here.
Sec. 7. Protecting Quantum Technology
(a) The APST and the APNSA, in consultation with the Co-Chairs of the ESIX Subcommittee, shall coordinate with the relevant agencies to ensure that QIST activities and policies maintain robust and balanced security controls to safeguard critical information and protect national security interests, while not unduly impacting quantum innovation in the United States. (b) The Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, in coordination with the Secretary of State, the Secretary of War, the Secretary of Commerce, the Secretary of Energy, the Secretary of Homeland Security, the DNI, and the Director of the NSA, shall propose to the APST, the APNSA, and the Director of OMB staffing requirements to expand the Quantum Information Science and Technology Counterintelligence Protection Team (QCPT) to improve and coordinate protections against adversarial threats to the QIST ecosystem, including
(a) The APST and the APNSA, in consultation with the Co-Chairs of the ESIX Subcommittee, shall coordinate with the relevant agencies to ensure that QIST activities and policies maintain robust and balanced security controls to safeguard critical information and protect national security interests, while not unduly impacting quantum innovation in the United States. (b) The Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, in coordination with the Secretary of State, the Secretary of War, the Secretary of Commerce, the Secretary of Energy, the Secretary of Homeland Security, the DNI, and the Director of the NSA, shall propose to the APST, the APNSA, and the Director of OMB staffing requirements to expand the Quantum Information Science and Technology Counterintelligence Protection Team (QCPT) to improve and coordinate protections against adversarial threats to the QIST ecosystem, including
This is about security. Aides must set balanced controls. The FBI must watch for theft of that work.
Sec. 8. Expanding and Retaining the Quantum Workforce
(a) Within 90 days of the date of this order, the Director of the Office of Personnel Management, in consultation with the APST and the Director of OMB and in coordination with the Secretary of War, the Secretary of Commerce, the Secretary of Energy, the DNI, and the Director of NSF, shall develop a Government-wide QIST recruitment and retention strategy, potentially including special pay rates and increased limits for recruitment and retention incentives. This strategy should complement existing efforts to build a strong national security quantum- workforce. (b) Within 120 days of the date of this order: (i) the Secretary of Labor shall ensure that QIST-relevant industry needs are prioritized in workforce training efforts related to Executive Order 14278 of April 23, 2025 (Preparing Americans for High-Paying Skilled Trade Jobs of the Future), and the implementation of America's Talent
(a) Within 90 days of the date of this order, the Director of the Office of Personnel Management, in consultation with the APST and the Director of OMB and in coordination with the Secretary of War, the Secretary of Commerce, the Secretary of Energy, the DNI, and the Director of NSF, shall develop a Government-wide QIST recruitment and retention strategy, potentially including special pay rates and increased limits for recruitment and retention incentives. This strategy should complement existing efforts to build a strong national security quantum- workforce. (b) Within 120 days of the date of this order: (i) the Secretary of Labor shall ensure that QIST-relevant industry needs are prioritized in workforce training efforts related to Executive Order 14278 of April 23, 2025 (Preparing Americans for High-Paying Skilled Trade Jobs of the Future), and the implementation of America's Talent
This is about staff. The staffing office must draft a plan in 90 days. Special pay rates are one idea.
Sec. 9. Engaging with International Partners
(a) The Secretary of State and the Secretary of Commerce, in coordination with other relevant agencies as appropriate, shall align their respective international engagements in ways designed to: (i) ensure that United States quantum and quantum-enabling technology companies have access to strategic markets and capital from like-minded countries; (ii) maintain an international ecosystem of quantum-enabling technology companies with access to trusted supply chains, through, for example, harmonizing investment restrictions with international allies and partners; (iii) prevent countries of concern from acquiring critical quantum-enabling technologies, through, for example, harmonizing research security and export control policies with international allies and partners; (iv) promote and enhance research and development collaboration and the flow of people and ideas across like-minded
(a) The Secretary of State and the Secretary of Commerce, in coordination with other relevant agencies as appropriate, shall align their respective international engagements in ways designed to: (i) ensure that United States quantum and quantum-enabling technology companies have access to strategic markets and capital from like-minded countries; (ii) maintain an international ecosystem of quantum-enabling technology companies with access to trusted supply chains, through, for example, harmonizing investment restrictions with international allies and partners; (iii) prevent countries of concern from acquiring critical quantum-enabling technologies, through, for example, harmonizing research security and export control policies with international allies and partners; (iv) promote and enhance research and development collaboration and the flow of people and ideas across like-minded
This is about allies. State and Commerce must line up their work abroad. The aim is open markets and safe parts.
Sec. 10. Reports
(a) Reports shall be submitted to the President, through the APST and the Director of OMB, regarding the actions directed in: (i) section 6(a) of this order within 90 days of the date of this order; and (ii) section 5(b) of this order within 120 days of the date of this order. (b) Reports shall be submitted to the President, through the APST and the APNSA, regarding the actions directed in: (i) section 7(b) of this order within 60 days of the date of this order; and (ii) section 9(a) of this order within 180 days of the date of this order. (c) Reports shall be submitted to the President, through the APST, the APNSA, and the National Cyber Director, regarding the actions directed in section 4(f) of this order within 1 year of the date of this order, and annually thereafter.
(a) Reports shall be submitted to the President, through the APST and the Director of OMB, regarding the actions directed in: (i) section 6(a) of this order within 90 days of the date of this order; and (ii) section 5(b) of this order within 120 days of the date of this order. (b) Reports shall be submitted to the President, through the APST and the APNSA, regarding the actions directed in: (i) section 7(b) of this order within 60 days of the date of this order; and (ii) section 9(a) of this order within 180 days of the date of this order. (c) Reports shall be submitted to the President, through the APST, the APNSA, and the National Cyber Director, regarding the actions directed in section 4(f) of this order within 1 year of the date of this order, and annually thereafter.
This sets report dates. Some are due in 60 days. Others run to 180 days.
Sec. 11. General Provisions
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(a) Nothing in this order shall be construed to impair or otherwise affect: (i) the authority granted by law to an executive department or agency, or the head thereof; or (ii) the functions of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget relating to budgetary, administrative, or legislative proposals. (b) This order shall be implemented consistent with applicable law and subject to the availability of appropriations. (c) This order is not intended to, and does not, create any right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity by any party against the United States, its departments, agencies, or entities, its officers, employees, or agents, or any other person. (d) The costs for publication of this order shall be borne by the Department of Energy. <GRAPHIC(S) NOT AVAILABLE IN TIFF FORMAT> (Presidential Sig.) THE WHITE HOUSE, June 22, 2026. [FR Doc.
(a) Nothing in this order shall be construed to impair or otherwise affect: (i) the authority granted by law to an executive department or agency, or the head thereof; or (ii) the functions of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget relating to budgetary, administrative, or legislative proposals. (b) This order shall be implemented consistent with applicable law and subject to the availability of appropriations. (c) This order is not intended to, and does not, create any right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity by any party against the United States, its departments, agencies, or entities, its officers, employees, or agents, or any other person. (d) The costs for publication of this order shall be borne by the Department of Energy. <GRAPHIC(S) NOT AVAILABLE IN TIFF FORMAT> (Presidential Sig.) THE WHITE HOUSE, June 22, 2026. [FR Doc.
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