 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Scott Waters | scott.waters@mail.house.gov | (845) 721-9247 Caroline Hunt | caroline.hunt3@mail.house.gov | (225) 244-1086 Washington, D.C. – 7/6/26… Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) and Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05) introduced the Advancing American Quantum Leadership Act of 2026, bipartisan, bicameral legislation to expand American leadership in quantum information science and technology and strengthen U.S. export competitiveness. Companion legislation was also introduced in the Senate by Senators Andy Kim (NJ-D) and Mike Rounds (SD-R). The legislation amends the Export-Import Bank Act of 1945 to expand the definition of quantum under the Export-Import Bank of the United States’ (EXIM) China and Transformational Exports Program (CTEP). Specifically, the bill broadens the current definition of “quantum computing” to “quantum information science and technology.” This change would expand EXIM’s authority to support the full quantum ecosystem, including quantum computing, quantum sensing, and quantum communications, as well as enabling technologies. “When it comes to emerging technologies like quantum, the United States must lead, not follow. This legislation would allow for the Export-Import Bank’s ability to support the full quantum ecosystem, helping American companies compete globally, expand exports, and maintain our technological edge over adversaries like China,” said Congressman Lawler. “China is gunning for quantum dominance, and we’re not about to roll over and let them win,” said Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05). “This bill is simple: we back our companies and make sure the future of this technology is made in America. This is about who controls the next century of innovation — and America needs to be at the front of the pack.” The full bill text can be found HERE. Congressman Lawler is one of the most bipartisan members of Congress and represents New York’s 17th Congressional District, which is just north of New York City and contains all or parts of Rockland, Putnam, Dutchess, and Westchester Counties. He was rated the most effective freshman lawmaker in the 118th Congress, 8th overall, surpassing dozens of committee chairs. |
Lawler, Gottheimer Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Expand EXIM Support for U.S. Quantum Leadership
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