Quantum Security Advisory Commission Act of 2025

Section 1. Short Title. This Act may be cited as the 'Quantum Security Advisory Commission Act of 2025'. Section 2. Establishment. There is established within the Executive Office of the President the National Security Quantum Advisory Commission (the 'Commission'). The Commission shall consist of 15 members appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, including representatives from the Department of Defense, the Department of Energy, the National Institute of Standards and Technology, the National Science Foundation, and private industry experts in quantum computing and cybersecurity. No member may have a financial interest in any quantum computing company that would be directly affected by the Commission's recommendations. Section 3. Duties. The Commission shall study the national security implications of quantum computing, including encryption vulnerabilities, supply chain risks, and potential military applications. It shall submit a report to Congress within 18 months of its first meeting, containing findings and legislative recommendations. The Commission may not issue regulations or compel private entities to disclose proprietary information; it may only request voluntary cooperation. Section 4. Funding. The Commission shall be funded from amounts already appropriated to the Executive Office of the President, not to exceed $5 million per fiscal year. No additional appropriations are authorized. Section 5. Sunset. The Commission shall dissolve 90 days after submitting its final report, and in any event no later than three years after the date of enactment of this Act. Section 6. Oversight. The Government Accountability Office shall audit the Commission's expenditures and activities annually and report any violations of this Act to Congress. Section 7. Enforcement. Any member of the Commission who knowingly violates the conflict-of-interest provisions in Section 2 shall be removed and may be subject to civil penalties of up to $50,000. The Attorney General may bring an action in federal court to enforce this section.