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H.R. 7535 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022

Quantum Computing Cybersecurity Preparedness Act

H.R. 7535 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) became law — introduced on Apr 18, 2022, sponsored by Ro Khanna with 4 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.

During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Status
Became law
Introduced
Apr 18, 2022
Co-sponsors
4
Policy area
Government Operations and Politics
Public law
Public Law 117-260

What it does

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.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Ro Khanna (D-CA). Co-sponsors: 2 Democrats, 2 Republicans.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedApr 18, 2022
  • Passed the HouseJul 12, 2022
  • Passed the SenateDec 8, 2022
  • Sent to the PresidentDec 16, 2022
  • Became lawDec 21, 2022

Latest action: Became Public Law No: 117-260. (Dec 21, 2022)

How Congress voted

  • On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Concur in the Senate Amendment
    House · Dec 13, 2022 · Passed
    420–3

Every roll call vote on this bill

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Committees

  • Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  • Oversight and Accountability Committee

More

From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.

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Capitol Receipts, “H.R. 7535 (117th Congress): Quantum Computing Cybersecurity…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/bill/117-hr-7535/quantum-computing-cybersecurity-preparedness-act (accessed 2026-10-13).

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