119th Congress · introduced in the Senate · Jan 8, 2026
National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2026
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Latest action (Apr 14, 2026): Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
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Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Introduced in Senate
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BUSINESS SOFTWARE ALLIANCE · lobbying firm or registrant: BUSINESS SOFTWARE ALLIANCE
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 23, 2026 · issue area: Computer Industry
$430,000
Spent on own lobbying
…um Supply Chains Act, S. 2558 - The National Quantum Cybersecurity Migration Strategy Act of 2025, H.R. 4942 - Quantum Encryption Readiness and Resilience Act, S.3597 National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2026 Issues pertaining to Cybersecurity generally, and including H.R. 1000 - Cyber PIVOTT Act, S. 1337 - Cyb…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
GLOBALFOUNDRIES U.S. INC. · lobbying firm or registrant: GLOBALFOUNDRIES U.S. INC.
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Defense
$430,000
Spent on own lobbying
Monitoring and outreach regarding: -Defense microelectronics/security methods/trust and assurance/traceability. -Acquisition policy at Department of Defense. -S. 3597, National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2026. -H.R. 7148 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026. -House/Senate Draft, Commerce, Justice, Science,…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
PSIQUANTUM · lobbying firm or registrant: PSIQUANTUM
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Computer Industry
$270,000
Spent on own lobbying
…ions Act for FY2027; Senate Department of Defense Appropriations Act for FY2027; HR.8800 and S.4784, National Defense Authorization Act for FY2027; HR.8462 and S.3597 National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2026; S.579 Department of Energy Quantum Leadership Act of 2025
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
YALE UNIVERSITY · lobbying firm or registrant: YALE UNIVERSITY
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Science/Technology
$340,000
Spent on own lobbying
H.R. 3838 and S. 2296, National Defense Authorization Act of 2027, provisions related to research security and graduate education of military personnel. S.3597, National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act, provisions related to quantum research at national labs and universities.
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
INTEL CORPORATION · lobbying firm or registrant: INTEL CORPORATION
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Science/Technology
$1,070,000
Spent on own lobbying
…117-167); S. 3301 and H.R. 6207, Chip Equipment Quality, Usefulness, And Integrity Protection (Chip Equip) Act; Invent Here, Make Here Act (Bill numbers TBD); S.3597 - National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2026 Issues related to the implementation of the National Semiconductor Technology Center, federal incenti…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
SYNOPSYS, INC. · lobbying firm or registrant: SYNOPSYS, INC.
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Science/Technology
$400,000
Spent on own lobbying
Issues related to R&D in semiconductor and software fields, including implementation of the CHIPS and Science Act (Public Law 117-167), H.R. 8462/S. 3597 the National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act, and utilization of digital engineering and simulation tools to support emerging technologies - fusion, nuc…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN UNIVERSITIES · lobbying firm or registrant: ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN UNIVERSITIES
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Science/Technology
$106,200
Spent on own lobbying
…National Defense Authorization Act for FY27 (NDAA) H.R. 8901/ S. 4525- Securing Innovation and Research from Adversaries Act SAFE Research Act (NDAA Amendment) S.3597, H.R. 8462, National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act S.579 DOE Quantum Leadership Act of 2025 ISSUE: Grant Reform - Requested that Members of Congress o…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS · lobbying firm or registrant: UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Science/Technology
$140,000
Spent on own lobbying
…esearch grants and funding. Issues pertaining to reimbursement of Facilities and Administration costs. Issues pertaining to NSF research operations. H.R. 8462, S.3597, The National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization, Issues pertaining to quantum science and technology. Issues pertaining to microelectronics, Quantum, AI, and…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
CONSUMER TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: CONSUMER TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Computer Industry
$810,000
Spent on own lobbying
…f the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015 (CISA). Issues related generally to artificial intelligence. Issues related generally to quantum computing. S.3597 - National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2026. H.R.3447 - Chip Security Act. H.R.7334 - National Commission on Robotics Act. Great American AI Act.…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL · lobbying firm or registrant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Science/Technology
$820,000
Spent on own lobbying
Discussions regarding H.R.8462/S.3597, NQIA
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY INDUSTRY COUNCIL (ITI) · lobbying firm or registrant: MEHLMAN CONSULTING, INC.
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Computer Industry
$50,000
Paid to lobbying firm
…y. Issues related to global supply chains. Issues related to Artificial Intelligence (AI) and quantum. Issues related to technology competitiveness with China. S.3597 - National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2026
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
IBM CORPORATION · lobbying firm or registrant: MEHLMAN CONSULTING, INC.
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Computer Industry
$80,000
Paid to lobbying firm
Issues related to artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and semiconductors. S. 3062 - The GUARD Act. S. 3597 - The National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2026. FY 2027 National Defense Authorization Act.
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN UNIVERSITIES · lobbying firm or registrant: ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN UNIVERSITIES
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · amended · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Science/Technology
$114,662
Spent on own lobbying
…ries Act SAFE Research Act (NDAA Amendment) H.R. 8462 National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act S.579 Department of Energy Quantum Leadership Act of 2025 S.3597- National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2026 ISSUE: Grant Reform - Requested that Members of Congress opposes OMB's proposed revisions to the Feder…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN UNIVERSITIES · lobbying firm or registrant: ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN UNIVERSITIES
2026 Q1 report (Jan 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2026) · amended · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Science/Technology
$125,337
Spent on own lobbying
…- DETERRENT Act National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for FY 2027 SAFE Research Act (NDAA Amendment) S.1071 - National Defense Authorization Act for FY 26 S.3597 National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act S.579 ESC Quantum Leadership Act
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND · lobbying firm or registrant: UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Science/Technology
$27,000
Spent on own lobbying
H.R. 8462/S. 3597, the National Quantum Initiative Act -Provisions related to research infrastructure, quantum institutes, individual investigator awards, and workforce developm…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER · lobbying firm or registrant: UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Science/Technology
$90,000
Spent on own lobbying
…2018 H.R. 8462, National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act P.L. 117-167 - CHIPS and Science Act S. 579 Department of Energy Quantum Leadership Act of 2025 S. 3597 National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2026 H.R.10163 - American Quantum Competitiveness Act H.R.10574 - American Leadership in Fusion Act
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY INDUSTRY COUNCIL · lobbying firm or registrant: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY INDUSTRY COUNCIL
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 19, 2026 · issue area: Science/Technology
$720,000
Spent on own lobbying
…rce development; Issues related to the National Quantum Initiative Act reauthorization; H.R. 9318 - National Security Commission Quantum Computing Act of 2026; S. 3597 - National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2026; H.R. 2385/S. 4441 CREATE AI Act; H.R. 10163 American Quantum Competitiveness Act.
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY · lobbying firm or registrant: VAN SCOYOC ASSOCIATES
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 19, 2026 · issue area: Science/Technology
$40,000
Paid to lobbying firm
Artificial Intelligence legislation and NAIRR H.R.8462/S.3597, The National Quantum Initiative Act, Entirety Monitor the following: Fusion Science related issues NASA Reauthorization, Earth science related issues
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
QUANTUM INDUSTRY COALITION · lobbying firm or registrant: HOLLAND & KNIGHT LLP
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 17, 2026 · issue area: Science/Technology
$50,000
Paid to lobbying firm
S. 3597 - National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2026 - all provisions; H.R. 8845 - Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 20…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
IONQ, INC. · lobbying firm or registrant: HOLLAND & KNIGHT LLP
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 17, 2026 · issue area: Science/Technology
$80,000
Paid to lobbying firm
H.R. 8462/S.3597 - National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2026 - all provisions; S.5313 - Quantum-GUARD Act of 2026 - all provisions.
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION · lobbying firm or registrant: CENTER ROAD SOLUTIONS
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 16, 2026 · issue area: Science/Technology
Amount not reported
…e sciences research under Scientific & Technical Research Services within the National Institutes of Standard and Technology within the Department of Commerce. S. 3597, "National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2026," all provisions. H.R. 8462, "National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act," all provisions. E.O.…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. View filing
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS · lobbying firm or registrant: LEWIS-BURKE ASSOCIATES, LLC
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 16, 2026 · issue area: Science/Technology
$90,000
Paid to lobbying firm
H.R. 8462, S.3597, The National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization, Issues pertaining to quantum science and technology.
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
FERMIFORWARD DISCOVERY GROUP, LLC · lobbying firm or registrant: LEWIS-BURKE ASSOCIATES, LLC
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 15, 2026 · issue area: Science/Technology
$40,000
Paid to lobbying firm
S. 579, DOE Quantum Leadership Act, Issues pertaining to DOE quantum research, infrastructure, and workforce development. H.R. 8462, S.3597, The National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization, Issues pertaining to DOE quantum research, infrastructure, and workforce development. H.R. 4496, S. 2325, Res…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
LENOVO (UNITED STATES) INC. · lobbying firm or registrant: LENOVO (UNITED STATES) INC.
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 15, 2026 · issue area: Computer Industry
$570,000
Spent on own lobbying
National AI Legislative Framework; S. 3597, National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2026; H.R. 5079, Widespread Information Management for the Welfare of Infrastructure and Government Act (WI…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
PURDUE UNIVERSITY · lobbying firm or registrant: LEWIS-BURKE ASSOCIATES, LLC
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 14, 2026 · issue area: Science/Technology
$25,000
Paid to lobbying firm
…orkforce development programs. S. 579, DOE Quantum Leadership Act, Issues pertaining to quantum research, infrastructure, and workforce development. H.R. 8462, S. 3597, The National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization, Issues pertaining to quantum science, technology, and workforce development. H.R. 10574, American Leadership…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing