I asked Mr. Stimers about the consequences of hype, how the government polices attempts to circumvent export controls and immigration restrictions, the potential for quantum navigation sensors to become mandatory, the current role of diversity in subcontracting, the convergences of quantum and AI and space, and the legalities of selling US quantum companies to overseas buyers.

* Paul Stimers (LinkedIn)

* Holland & Knight (website)

* Quantum Industry Coalition (website)

* Cantwell, Young, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act

* A bill to reauthorize the National Quantum Initiative Act, and for other purposes.

* National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2026 – Section Summary

* Powering the Future of Quantum

* Cold Atom Laboratory

* DOE Releases Updated Agency Structure and Organization Chart

* Department of Energy Organizational Chart

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