119th Congress

U.S. Representatives Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10), Don Beyer (VA-8), Steny Hoyer (MD-5), Jamie Raskin (MD-8), Jennifer McClellan (VA-4), Glenn Ivey (MD-4), Sarah Elfreth (MD-3), Eugene Vindman (VA-7), and April McClain Delaney (MD-6) today issued the following statement on President Trump’s announcement that he would temporarily federalize the Washington D.C. Metropolitan Police Department and deploy the National Guard in the District of Columbia:

“Donald Trump has personally incited more crime in Washington D.C. than perhaps anyone else living. He pardoned the violent criminals who attacked our Capitol on January 6th and put them back in American communities. He even made a man who was filmed urging the crowd to kill D.C. police officers a senior adviser at the Justice Department.

“Trump’s “temporary” takeover of the Metropolitan Police Department is not intended to prevent crime, it is a soft launch of authoritarianism. Trump has a longstanding pattern of seeking showy displays of power. As he has shown repeatedly, Trump is working to serve himself and is not concerned with keeping American families safe in cities and towns across our country.

“Inflicting new bureaucracy on the Metropolitan Police Department and clouding their work with heavily politicized National Guard deployments is not a solution to crime. By taking law enforcement away from vital missions for this stunt, for instance pulling counterterrorism officers away from their mission and DEA agents away from fentanyl interdiction, Trump’s misuse of federal police harms crime prevention efforts across the country.

“Crime in our nation’s capital is at historic lows today, but still too high for those who are victimized. We want to build on recent crime-fighting successes in ways that respect, protect, and empower Washingtonians. The President’s announcement this morning is an unserious and unacceptable publicity stunt. If he wants to reduce crime in the District of Columbia, he should focus on getting his Republican allies in Congress to restore the funding they arbitrarily stripped out of the city’s budget, which risks cuts to law enforcement and other public safety measures.”

Washington, D.C. –Today, Congressman Suhas Subramanyam (D-VA-10) and Congressman John McGuire (R-VA-05) introduced the Quantum Encryption Readiness and Resilience Act, along with Representatives Haley Stevens (D-MI-11) and Pat Harrigan (R-NC-10). This critical bipartisan bill is designed to proactively prepare the United States for the national security challenges posed by advancements in quantum computing. The bill would establish a comprehensive national strategy to protect sensitive data from future quantum-enabled cyberattacks.

“The race for quantum supremacy is underway, and the United States cannot afford to fall behind in protecting our nation's most sensitive information," said Congressman Subramanyam. “This bill is a vital step towards ensuring our government and private sector are prepared for the quantum era. We must assess our current standing, develop a robust national strategy, and work across the aisle to manage evolving threats.” 

“The United States must prioritize quantum technology in order to promote peace through strength,” saidCongressman McGuire. “Quantum technology is critical to our national security. I am proud to be an original cosponsor of this legislation because it prepares the United States for quantum threats from our foreign adversaries by ensuring our government and industry monitor, evaluate, and act on gaps in our quantum capabilities.”

While quantum computing promises revolutionary benefits in fields like drug discovery and artificial intelligence, its rapid development also presents significant cybersecurity risks. Unlike conventional computers, quantum computers will possess the capability to break existing encryption standards that currently safeguard vast amounts of sensitive information. Experts warn that unless industries swiftly adopt more robust encryption, malicious actors could leverage quantum technology to compromise financial transactions, defense secrets, and other data vital to national security. Disturbingly, there is already evidence of adversaries collecting and storing encrypted data today, anticipating a future where quantum computers can decrypt it.

Currently, there are no comprehensive assessments detailing the United States government's and American companies' quantum capabilities and readiness relative to other nations. As the global push for advanced quantum computing intensifies, the need for a unified, nationwide strategy for quantum readiness has become paramount.

The Quantum Encryption Readiness and Resilience Act will mandate several crucial actions:

• An assessment of the United States’ quantum capabilities and readiness in comparison to other countries.
• Tracking progress in quantum innovation and readiness across both private and public sector entities.
• Identifying sectors of the economy most vulnerable to advancements in quantum computing.
• The creation of a national plan to mitigate the risks identified by the assessment of the United States’ quantum readiness.
• A plan for enhanced information sharing between the private sector and the Federal government to foster a unified defense.

“Quantum technology will shape the future of our national security. I’m proud to be an original cosponsor of this bill because it holds our government accountable to protect every American. By demanding regular, clear updates on our progress and risks, we ensure we stay one step ahead of our adversaries and safeguard our nation’s critical infrastructure,” said Congressman Harrigan.

“Quantum computing holds exciting promise, but its potential to break current encryption standards poses a serious national and economic security risk. While agencies like NIST are leading the development of post-quantum cybersecurity tools, we need a full understanding of the scale and urgency of the threat,”said Congresswoman Stevens. “This bipartisan bill ensures the federal government is actively investigating these vulnerabilities and developing mitigation strategies to protect Michigan’s small businesses, manufacturers, and research hubs in the post-quantum era.”

This bipartisan legislation has garnered strong support from key industry stakeholders, including the Quantum Economic Development Consortium, the Quantum Industry Coalition, and the Business Software Alliance, underscoring the broad recognition of the urgent need for quantum cybersecurity preparedness. 

“As progress is made in the field of quantum computing, it is essential that the public and private sector move expeditiously to adopt post-quantum cryptographic standards,” said Celia Merzbacher, Executive Director of the Quantum Economic Development Consortium.

“Because adversaries are stealing encrypted data now for future decryption by quantum computers, now is the time to move to post-quantum cryptography. The Quantum Industry Coalition supports this important legislation and applauds Rep. Subramanyam, Rep. McGuire, and Rep. Harrigan for their leadership,” said Paul Stimers, Executive Director of the Quantum Industry Coalition.

“BSA supports the development and commercialization of quantum computing, along with prioritizing the upgrade to post-quantum cryptography. This legislation will leverage existing government expertise to assess cybersecurity and national security risks posed by quantum computers and we commend Congressman Subramanyam for his focus on ensuring America continues to lead in research, commercialization and adoption of quantum solutions,” said Craig Albright, SVP of US Government Relations at BSA. 

Congressman Subramanyam discussed cybersecurity threats posed by quantum computing, his Quantum Encryption Readiness and Resilience Act, and other critical technology policy issues on the Politico Tech Podcast. 

The full text of the bill can be found here. 

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Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Suhas Subramanyam, Oversight Committee Ranking Member Robert Garcia, and Government Operations Subcommittee Ranking Member Kweisi Mfume led a letter to Secretary Brooke Rollins of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) demanding answers regarding the planned and forced relocation of USDA functions and personnel outside of the National Capital Region. USDA announced this reorganization on July 24, 2025, which will mandate the closure of several USDA facilities in the area and the relocation of over 2,500 employees from D.C. to new work sites across the country.

In the letter, the members stressed the critical role of USDA in ensuring the safety of our food and natural resources, along with supporting our nation’s farmers, ranchers, and rural communities. They demanded that Secretary Rollins provide additional information regarding what analysis USDA had conducted to ensure this plan is in the best interest of USDA, the rural communities it serves, and the American taxpayer. The members said: 

“The ability of USDA to fulfill its mission is critical not only to our nation’s farmers, ranchers, and rural communities, but also to ensuring the safety of our food and natural resources. Given the Department’s lack of consultation with Congress to date regarding this reorganization plan, we are deeply concerned that this relocation, like many other reorganization efforts attempted by this administration, is being implemented without appropriate study of the costs and benefits to USDA or the American people.”

The members cited agency moves undertaken during the first Trump administration as cautionary tales about the costs of poorly planned relocations. The Government Accountability Office (GAO) found that the agencies that were relocated had reduced productivity and USDA was left with a less experienced workforce as more than half of each agency’s employees chose to leave instead of relocating. GAO found that it took USDA two years to recover from the upheaval caused by the move and that best practices, including proactive consultation with agency employees, were not followed.

The members stressed that given USDA’s critical role in our food system and agricultural industries, Congress must understand both the details and goals of USDA’s planned reorganization and have an analysis underpinning those plans. They requested information concerning any cost-benefit analyses and communications with employees and stakeholders USDA has conducted to justify this reorganization plan no later than August 21, 2025.

Earlier this year, Congressman Subramanyam and Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) introduced the COST of Relocations Act to fight back against President Trump’s relentless effort to relocate federal agencies and decimate their workforces. The legislation would require a cost-benefit analysis to be submitted to Congress in order to ensure that any attempt to move federal agencies is appropriately analyzed to guarantee it is in the best interest of the taxpayer and the agency’s mission.

The members were joined by members of the House Oversight Committee and representatives from the National Capital Region including Representatives Donald S. Beyer, Jr. (D-VA-8), Shontel Brown (D-OH-11), Steny Hoyer (D-MD-5), Glenn Ivey (D-MD-4), Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL-8), Steven Lynch (D-MA-8), April McClain Delaney (D-MD-6), Jennifer McClellan (D-VA-4), Dave Min (D-CA-47), Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), Jamie Raskin (D-MD-8), Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (D-VA-3), and Rashida Tlaib (D-MI-12).

The text of the letter can be found here.

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Manassas, VA – Virginia was the only state in the country where unemployment rose in June, and cuts to the federal workforce have damaged Virginia’s economy and community. Congressman Suhas Subramanyam is directly connecting members of his district with employers and resources, helping those impacted by the Trump administration’s senseless mass layoffs and firings secure their next role locally.

On Friday, August 15th, Congressman Subramanyam will welcome employers, career specialists, and Virginians looking for employment. There will be opportunities for Virginians to tailor and boost resumes, receive headshots, and learn about fitting job openings. Constituents may sign up to attend here at https://subramanyam.house.gov/va-10-job-fair.

When:          Friday, August 15th, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm 

Where:          George Mason University - Science & Tech Campus, 10900 University Blvd, Manassas, VA 20110          

Who:            

Congressman Suhas Subramanyam

George Mason University

ABM Aviation 

Alexandria Police Department

AllTech Services, Inc.

Capital Caring Health

Chameleon Technology Partners

Employment Enterprises, Inc. 

Fairfax County Employment Services

Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department

Fairfax County Police Department

Fauquier County Government

Fauquier County Public Schools

Fauquier Health

General Dynamics Mission Systems

General Dynamics Mission Systems - Manassas

GreenSmith PR

IBEW/JATC 26

INOVA

IUOE Local 77

L3 Harris

Lauren Lee State Farm

Loudoun County Government

Mainspring Recovery

Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority

Navy Federal Credit Union

NoVA CareerWorks

Northwest Mutual

Premium Care USA 

Pridestaff Fairfax

Prince William County Animal Services

Prince William County Police Department 

Prince William County Government 

Prince William County Public Schools

PWC Chamber of Commerce

PWC Office of Housing and Community Development

PWC Office of Youth Services 

REI Systems

Trewon Technologies, LLC

USPTO

VEC

Virginia Heart

Virginia Home Care Services 

Virginia Workforce Development

Vulcan Materials Company

Walnut Consulting Group 

Zeiders Enterprises, Inc. 

Members of the media please email Suhas.Press@mail.house.gov to RSVP.

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Washington, D.C. – This week, Congressman Suhas Subramanyam (D-VA-10) sent a letter to the National Park Service to thoroughly evaluate Dominion’s planned transmission line right-of-way expansion through Manassas Battlefield Park. Congressman Subramanyam argued that the expansion could result in environmental damage and further erosion of historical land.

“We must protect our forested areas and the environmental integrity of our public lands, especially ones with historical significance,” said Congressman Suhas Subramanyam. “NPS needs to use all the tools at their disposal to accurately and thoroughly test the potential damages of this expansion. We should be searching for viable alternatives instead of settling for the easier and potentially more harmful option available.” 

Find the full letter here.

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Washington, D.C. — This week, Congressman Suhas Subramanyam joined members of the Congressional Dads Caucus, led by Chair Jimmy Gomez (CA-34), to unveil a new six-bill legislative package as part of their Babies Over Billionaires agenda, a push to lower costs for working families by eliminating harmful tariffs on essential baby products.

Congressman Subramanyam introduced the “Baby Safety Tax Relief Act,” which would specifically exempt baby strollers, carriers, and car seats from tariffs. Each bill in the package was introduced by a different member of the Dads Caucus to target a specific category of baby essentials. Together, the legislation would repeal tariffs that have driven up prices on everyday items families depend on, including formula, diapers, toys, cribs, clothing, and strollers. Dads Caucus members emphasized the need for relief is both urgent and personal.

“Being the father of two young children informs a lot of the work I do in Congress,” said Rep. Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10). “I know how expensive it is to raise children and make sure that they have all the resources they need to grow up to live healthy lives. Working families in the Commonwealth, and across the country, are facing the brunt of Trump’s tariff taxes, which are raising prices on essential goods that keep kids safe, like car seats and strollers, by 30% or more. The legislation I introduced with the Dads Caucus will spare families from the crushing costs of Trump’s tariffs and I hope my Republican colleagues will join me in what should be a bipartisan effort to lower costs.”

“Any parent, including myself, knows how expensive it is to keep up with kids growing out of their clothes. Working families shouldn’t have to choose between paying rent and buying their child new shoes,” said Rep. Jimmy Gomez. “The Baby Clothing Tax Relief Act will repeal unfair tariffs on baby apparel and help give parents the breathing room they need. This is what our Babies Over Billionaires agenda is all about — putting families first, not protecting CEOs and billionaires.”

"As a dad of three young kids, I know just how expensive raising a baby can be. As prices skyrocket under President Trump’s reckless tariff policies, working families are under even more stress as many struggle to make ends meet. I’m proud to introduce legislation, alongside my fellow members of the Dad’s Caucus, to exempt necessities like baby formula, highchairs, and baby bottles from these tariffs,” said Rep. Derek Tran (CA-45). “This should not be a partisan issue. I hope that my colleagues on both sides of the aisle will join me to bring down costs for working families and make sure that our kids can access the resources they need to grow and thrive.”

“This is an issue that affects real people and real families. As a father, I understand firsthand the costs of raising children and the expense of essential baby items,” said Rep. Shomari C. Figures (AL-02). "In the district I represent, the median individual household income is just north of $30,000. Families simply can't afford rising prices on critical products like cribs and mattresses. This bill seeks to provide parents with tariff relief on safe sleep products to help them afford the things they need for their families.” 

“Raising a family is already expensive, and yet President Trump is needlessly making it harder for families to simply get by. No one voted for the President to put a special tax on hardworking families when they have a baby – but that’s exactly what Trump’s tariff chaos is doing. Trump’s baby tax raises costs for families by making everything from diapers and bottles to strollers, car seats, clothing, and toys more expensive. We can all agree that babies should come before billionaires, and so I’m proud to join fellow Dads Caucus members in introducing this pro-family legislative package that puts our kids and hardworking families first,” said Rep. Brad Schneider (IL-10).

This bill package is the latest push by the Congressional Dads Caucus to reduce the cost of parenting in America and provide economic relief to families raising the next generation. 

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