S 5313 Introduced – FERC Quantum Cybersecurity

Last week, Sen Coons (D,DE) introduced S 5313, the Quantum Grid Utility Assurance and Resilient Defense (Quantum-GUARD) Act of 2026. The bill would require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to consider cybersecurity risks from quantum computers in any future reliability-standards setting actions. It would also require DOE to establish a PQ…