1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Defense Quantum Acceleration Act of 2024 . 2. Joint quantum information science defense transition activities Chapter 301 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 4001 the following new section: 4002. Joint quantum information science defense transition activities (a) Activities required (1) In general The Secretary of Defense shall establish a set of activities to accelerate the adoption and implementation quantum information science (hereafter referred to QIS ) technology within the Department of Defense. (2) Elements Pursuant to the activities established under paragraph (1), the Secretary, acting through the Principal Quantum Advisor designated under subsection (b), shall— (A) explore and identify QIS technologies that— (i) have demonstrated value in advancing the priorities and missions of the Department; and (ii) may be applied to address operational problems; (B) develop plans to transition such QIS technologies from the research and development phase to operational use within the Department, including within each of the Armed Forces; and (C) carry out such transition plans. (b) Designation of Principal Quantum Advisor (1) In general Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall designate a senior official of the Department of Defense to serve as the Principal Quantum Advisor for the Department. (2) Responsibilities The Principal Quantum Advisor shall serve as the official within the Department of Defense with principal responsibility for— (A) coordinating activities relating to the accelerated demonstration and transition of QIS technologies for applications specific to operational challenges faced by the Department; (B) coordinating, overseeing, and managing the set of activities established under subsection (a); (C) carrying out the activities described in paragraphs (3) through (6)