Trump signs executive orders on quantum computing and post-quantum security

Why it matters

The orders make a science-grade quantum computer an explicit US goal and set firm federal deadlines for replacing the encryption that future quantum computers are expected to break.

Sources (3)

• The White House Ushering in the Next Frontier of Quantum Innovation
  Primary sourceJun 22, 2026

  “This national effort shall pursue development of a quantum computer at a scale intended to initiate the era of quantum-enabled scientific discovery, with the intent to deliver at least one such computer to a Department of Energy facility and, to the extent possible, make it available to the scientific community.”

• The White House Securing the Nation Against Advanced Cryptographic Attacks
  Primary sourceJun 22, 2026

  “transition all HVAs and high impact systems to use PQC for key establishment by December 31, 2030; (iii) transition all HVAs and high impact systems to use PQC for digital signatures by December 31, 2031”

• Nextgov/FCW Trump signs 2 orders to prepare the US for a quantum future
  Independent coverageJun 22, 2026

  “President Donald Trump signed two executive orders on Monday that seek to accelerate the U.S. quantum ecosystem with the goal of both safeguarding digital systems and capturing the benefits from quantum computing advancements.”