Army Quantum Readiness Act

The Constitution vests in Congress the power to raise and support Armies, and to make Rules for the Government and Regulation of the land and naval Forces (Article I, Section 8, Clauses 12 and 14). Directing the Secretary of the Army to establish an initiative for quantum readiness and advanced computing falls squarely within this authority, as it pertains to the organization, equipment, and technological advancement of the military. The federal government's power to provide for the common defense is a primary object of the Union, as argued in Federalist No. 23, which emphasizes that the means…

This bill proposes a federal initiative in a field—quantum computing and advanced technology—that is not among the enumerated powers granted to Congress in the Constitution. The Tenth Amendment reserves to the States or to the people all powers not delegated to the United States. The Constitution does not authorize the federal government to establish research and development programs for general technological advancement, as such matters are properly left to the States, private enterprise, or the people. Furthermore, the First Amendment protects the freedom of inquiry and innovation from undue…

The proposed bill falls squarely within the enumerated powers of Congress to raise and support armies and to provide for the common defense. The establishment of an Army Quantum Readiness and Advanced Computing Initiative is a means to enhance military readiness through advanced technology, which is a necessary and proper exercise of those powers. The Constitution explicitly grants Congress authority over the armed forces, and the advancement of computational capabilities for military purposes is a legitimate extension of that authority. There is no encroachment upon state powers or individual…

The Constitution vests in Congress the power to raise and support Armies, to make rules for the government and regulation of the land and naval forces, and to make all laws necessary and proper for carrying into execution these enumerated powers. The bill to establish an Army Quantum Readiness and Advanced Computing Initiative directly pertains to the organization and equipping of the land forces, which is a core function of the military power granted to Congress. Such an initiative is a means to ensure the readiness and technological advancement of the Army, falling squarely within the scope …