Two Bipartisan Subramanyam Bills Headed to House Floor

WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Representative Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10) has two bipartisan bills headed to the House floor. The Quantum Encryption Readiness and Resilience Act passed unanimously out of the Space, Science, and Technology Committee, and the Taxpayers Resources Used in Emergencies (TRUE) Accountability Act passed unanimously out of the Oversight Committee.

"The race for quantum supremacy is underway, and the United States cannot afford to fall behind in protecting our nation's most sensitive information. This bill is a vital step towards ensuring our government and private sector are prepared for the quantum era. We must assess our current standing, develop a robust national strategy, and work together to manage evolving threats," said Rep. Subramanyam.

The Quantum Encryption Readiness and Resilience Act is designed to proactively prepare the United States for the national security challenges posed by advancements in quantum computing. The bill would establish a comprehensive national strategy to protect sensitive data from future quantum-enabled cyberattacks.

The TRUE Accountability Act, which is sponsored by Rep. Andy Biggs (R-AZ) and co-led by Rep. Subramanyam, would require federal agencies to develop plans to prevent fraud and improper payments in the spending of emergency funds after disasters, pandemics, or other crises. The Government Accountability Office estimates that the federal government loses between $233 billion and $521 billion annually to fraud.

"We must ensure that federal agencies are prepared to handle emergency funds as effectively as possible. The American public deserves confidence that emergency funds are going to the people who need it the most, not ending up in the hands of fraudsters. This commonsense bill will increase accountability and improve fiscal management at federal agencies," said Rep. Subramanyam.