The Next Frontier of Quantum Innovation: Key Takeaways from President Trump’s Quantum and Post Quantum Cryptography Executive Orders On June 22, 2026, President Trump issued two Executive Orders (EOs) related to federal post-quantum cryptography (PQC) and quantum technology efforts. - The first EO, Securing the Nation Against Advanced Cryptographic Attacks (PQC EO), accelerates the transition to the National Institute of Standards (NIST)-approved Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) incorporating PQC compliant algorithms for federal information systems and federal information. Specifically, it establishes new deadlines for agencies and “covered contractors” to migrate to PQC. Additionally, the PQC EO provides mechanisms to assist critical infrastructure owners and operators in the transition - The second EO, Ushering in the Next Frontier of Quantum Innovation (Quantum EO), establishes a “whole-of-government” strategy to accelerate U.S. leadership in quantum information science and technology (QIST). It directs a broad range of federal agencies to take specific, near, and long-term actions to strengthen the domestic QIST ecosystem, support the quantum-enabled technology ecosystem, and encourage partnerships with U.S. industry. Below we highlight the key takeaways and summarize the core provisions of the PQC and Quantum EOs, including new deadlines and directives for relevant government agencies and new resources for organizations to leverage as they migrate to PQC. PQC Executive Order Key Takeaways - The PQC EO accelerates timelines for the transition to PQC for certain federal agency assets and systems and covered contractors. Because the EO does not define covered contractors, the extent of the EO’s impact on contractors and subcontractors is unclear. - Given the PQC EO’s short timelines—with directives for actions to be taken this summer and fall—contractors should monitor the various workstreams that will result in deliverables, including the FAR rule on Vulnerability Disclosure Programs for covered contractors. - The EO does not establish deadlines or requirements