Quantum Sandbox for Near-Term Applications Act of 2025

House Bill

H.R. 3220

119th Congress

Quantum Sandbox for Near-Term Applications Act of 2025

In Committee

Introduced:Nov 17, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Chellie Pingree

Representative

Democratic

ME-1

Cosponsors

17

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Labor and Employment

Summary

This bill aims to establish a public-private partnership to help develop and accelerate the use of quantum computing and related technologies for real-world applications that can be deployed quickly. It would create a 'quantum sandbox' to spur innovation and test new ideas in areas like quantum computing, communication, and sensing.

Latest Action

Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill aims to establish a public-private partnership to help develop and accelerate the use of quantum computing and related technologies for real-world applications that can be deployed quickly. It would create a 'quantum sandbox' to spur innovation and test new ideas in areas like quantum computing, communication, and sensing.

Last updated: 12/29/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Correctional Facilities Occupational Safety and Health Act of 2023 This bill extends federal workplace safety and health protections to incarcerated workers. These are individuals who (1) are incarcerated or detained in a federal, state, or local correctional facility (or a private facility operating under government contract); and (2) perform work offered or required by the correctional facility, such as prison work programs or work release programs. States and territories that enforce their own workplace safety and health laws and standards under a plan approved by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration must include workplace protections for incarcerated workers in the plan. In addition, the Department of Labor must establish a grant program to assist states with amending their occupational safety and health laws to cover incarcerated workers and with enforcing those laws. Furthermore, the Bureau of Prisons must ensure that its workplace safety and health program applies to incarcerated workers in the same manner as it applies to employees of the bureau. Additionally, states and localities that participate in the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program must have workplace safety and health protections for incarcerated workers that are appropriately monitored and enforced. The bill reserves a portion of the grants for recipients to use to set up workplace safety and health protections for incarcerated workers. The bill also requires periodic reports to Congress and the Department of Justice about the workplace and safety conditions at correctional facilities, including any potential noncompliance with relevant standards.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Establishes a 'quantum sandbox' program to foster development and testing of quantum computing applications that can be deployed in under 2 years
Brings together government, industry, and research institutions to collaborate on advancing near-term quantum technologies
Focuses on use cases across public and private sectors that can benefit from quantum and quantum-hybrid computing
Aims to accelerate the real-world adoption and impact of quantum information science

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If enacted, this bill would likely benefit technology companies, researchers, and government agencies working on quantum computing by providing resources and a collaborative framework to develop practical quantum applications. Consumers and businesses could also see benefits as these new quantum-powered solutions become available more quickly to address challenges in areas like cybersecurity, logistics, and scientific research.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Labor and Employment

Related Subjects

Congressional oversight

Correctional facilities and imprisonment

Detention of persons

Government information and archives

Labor standards

Worker safety and health

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

3220, 119th Congress (2025). "Quantum Sandbox for Near-Term Applications Act of 2025". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-3220