On June 22, 2026, the White House released two Executive Orders (EOs) on quantum technologies: Securing the Nation Against Advanced Cryptographic Attacks (EO 14412) and Ushering in the Next Frontier of Quantum Innovation (EO 14413).  Through the first EO, the White House seeks “to safeguard America’s most sensitive data, [U.S.] critical infrastructure, and the digital economy that drives jobs and growth.”  (For further reading on this topic, our Post-Quantum Cryptography: A Practical Guide provides a high-level overview of steps organizations should consider to move toward post-quantum cryptography (PQC) to protect their systems.)  The second EO, in comparison, seeks “to supercharge U.S. innovation in quantum technologies.”  Together, these EOs reflect a continued U.S. government focus on core themes in the quantum space — security and innovation.