President Trump Signs Two Executive Orders on Quantum Computing

President Trump signed two executive orders Monday directing federal agencies to advance quantum computing research and prepare government systems for post-quantum cryptography by 2031. One order instructs agencies to develop plans for deploying quantum-enabled technology, boost domestic supply chains for quantum infrastructure and materials, and strengthen protections against potential threats to the quantum ecosystem.

The second order directs agencies to accelerate the migration to post-quantum cryptography, a method designed to protect systems against quantum-based threats.

The administration also recently signed agreements with nine quantum companies to provide $2 billion in federal funding through the CHIPS Act and took equity stakes in each of the firms.

Statements at the Ceremony "We're going to be investing in American quantum leadership like never before to stay ahead of the pack. We're way ahead right now. We'll keep it that way," President Trump said at a signing ceremony in the Oval Office. "As quantum rolls forward, it will challenge public key cryptography, which is what secures everything.

It secures our financial transactions, our civilian critical infrastructure, and it secures the digital systems that Americans rely on for their daily life," National Cyber Director Sean Cairncross noted at Monday's signing ceremony. "These two executive orders, which pair innovation and security, will address those issues," he added.