SCSP Launches Bipartisan Commission on U.S. Quantum Primacy (CUSP)
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SCSP Launches Bipartisan Commission on U.S. Quantum Primacy (CUSP) The Special Competitive Studies Project (SCSP) has announced the formation of the Commission on U.S. Quantum Primacy (CUSP), a high-level bipartisan body tasked with developing a national strategy to secure American leadership in the global quantum competition. Co-chaired by Ylli Bajraktari (President of SCSP), U.S. Sen. Todd Young (R-IN), and U.S. Sen.
Ben Ray Luján (D-NM), the 14-member commission bridges leadership from Congress, national laboratories, and the private sector to translate quantum innovation into national power. The commission features a “who’s who” of quantum and defense leadership, including: Industry & Investment: Jack Hidary (SandboxAQ), Niccolo de Masi (IonQ), Dr. Jay Gambetta (IBM), Dr. Hartmut Neven (Google Quantum AI), and Pat Gelsinger (Playground Global). National Labs & Defense: Dr. Thomas Mason (Los Alamos), Laura McGill (Sandia), and Dr. Whitney Mason (DARPA). Regional & Strategic Infrastructure: Dr. Mit Jha (Quantum Corridor), Dr. Gretchen Campbell (UMD), and Dr. Megan Anderson (IQT). CUSP’s mission is to strengthen U.S. national security and economic might through three core pillars: Secure Quantum Industrial Base: Developing resilient talent, hardware, and supply chains. Information Advantage: Securing mission-critical algorithms and protocols to retain data leadership. Integration and Hybridization: Combining quantum and classical technologies for near-term operational deployments. The Commission will evaluate the current state of the U.S. quantum ecosystem and deliver a final report featuring actionable policy recommendations to ensure the United States defines the upcoming quantum age. For the full list of commission members and mission details, consult the official SCSP announcement here. March 5, 2026 Mohamed Abdel-Kareem2026-03-05T16:41:19-08:00 Leave A Comment Cancel replyComment Type in the text displayed above Δ This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.