Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Information Technology, and Government Innovation Chairwoman Nancy Mace has announced a hearing titled “Preparing for the Quantum Age: When Cryptography Breaks.” The hearing will address the advancements in artificial intelligence and quantum computing globally, emphasizing the need for the United States to update its cybersecurity protocols to maintain technological competitiveness.
Chairwoman Mace stated, “The United States must continue to advance quantum computing if we’re going to stay competitive globally and secure Americans’ data. In 2022, we led the Quantum Computing Cybersecurity Preparedness Act to initiate the transition to post-quantum cryptography, but the road does not stop there. Congress must do everything we can to ensure the federal government protects Americans’ data from advanced cyber breaches and other hacks. We look forward to hearing from experts on the best ways to boost American innovation in quantum computers and sustain the U.S.’s technological lead on the world stage.”
The hearing is scheduled for Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at 2:00 PM ET in room 2247 of the Rayburn House Office Building. Witnesses include Dr. Scott Crowder, Vice President of IBM Quantum Adoption; Marisol Cruz Cain, Director of Information Technology and Cybersecurity at the Government Accountability Office; and Denis Mandich, Chief Technology Officer at Qrypt.
The session will be available via livestream.
