What does Preamble of Post Quantum Cybersecurity Standards Act do?

This bill, formally titled 'To amend the National Quantum Initiative Act and the Cyber Security Research and Development Act to advance the rapid deployment of post quantum cybersecurity standards across the United States economy, support United States cryptography research, and for other purposes,' intends to amend the National Quantum Initiative Act and the Cyber Security Research and Development Act. The bill aims to advance the rapid deployment of post-quantum cybersecurity standards across the United States economy. It also seeks to support United States cryptography research.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Post Quantum Cybersecurity Standards Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Post Quantum Cybersecurity Standards Act.

What does NIST CRYPTOGRAPHY PROGRAMS AND NSF CRYPTOGRAPHY RESEARCH. of Post Quantum Cybersecurity Standards Act do?

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is amending its cryptography programs. NIST will promote the voluntary adoption and deployment of post-quantum cryptography standards. A grant program may be established to provide technical assistance to entities at high risk of quantum cryptoanalytic attacks. The National Science Foundation (NSF) will include post-quantum cryptography in its cryptography research. The Director of NIST will consult with various agencies and private sector entities to share information about the grant program.

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Post Quantum Cybersecurity Standards Act

Last updated: 6/11/2025 · Introduced: 5/7/2025

Author: Haley Stevens (D-MI)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill directs the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to promote the voluntary adoption of post-quantum cryptography standards.
The bill establishes a grant program to provide technical assistance to entities facing significant risks from quantum cryptoanalytic attacks.
The National Science Foundation (NSF) will incorporate post-quantum cryptography into its research programs.

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