HR9585Referred to Committee

To amend the Export-Import Bank Act of 1945 to include quantum information science and technology in the areas covered by the Program on China and Transformational Exports.

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Passed One Chamber
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Passed Both
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Signed into Law
119th
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2026-07-02
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Michael Lawler
Michael Lawler
Republican · NY · Representative
Votes with party: 91.9% (580 recorded votes)
Top industries funding sponsor:
  • Abortion Rights$3k

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Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

2026-07-02

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Plain-English Summary

The government's Export-Import Bank, which helps finance American companies selling products overseas, would be allowed to support businesses developing quantum computing and related technologies when selling to countries outside China. This change would make it easier for U.S. companies working in this cutting-edge field to compete internationally and secure financing for exports. The bill affects American tech companies, manufacturers, and the bank's ability to promote advanced technology sales globally.

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[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H.R. 9585 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 9585 To amend the Export-Import Bank Act of 1945 to include quantum information science and technology in the areas covered by the Program on China and Transformational Exports. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 2, 2026 Mr. Lawler (for himself and Mr. Gottheimer) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To amend the Export-Import Bank Act of 1945 to include quantum information science and technology in the areas covered by the Program on China and Transformational Exports. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Advancing American Quantum Leadership Act of 2026''. SEC. 2. MODIFICATION TO PROGRAM ON CHINA AND TRANSFORMATIONAL EXPORTS. Section 2(l)(1)(B)(v) of the Export-Import Bank Act of 1945 (12 U.S.C. 635(l)(1)(B)(v)) is amended by striking ``Quantum computing.'' and inserting ``Quantum information science and technology.''. <all>
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