{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["https://lawler.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=6341", "Lawler Hosts Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick At IBM Research To Showcase American Quantum Leadership", "2026-08-06", "2026", "2026-08", "Republican", "House", "NY", "Michael Lawler", "L000599", "lawler.house.gov", "lawler", "https://lawler.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "Yorktown Heights, N.Y. \u2013 8/6/26\u2026 Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) welcomed Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick to IBM\u2019s Thomas J. Watson Research Center in Yorktown Heights for a tour highlighting the groundbreaking work taking place in quantum computing, semiconductor research, and next-generation technologies that are shaping America's economic and national security future.\n\nNew York\u2019s 17th District is home to one of the world\u2019s premier research institutions, and the work happening here at IBM is helping ensure America remains the global leader in innovation\n\nSecretary Lutnick joined Congressman Lawler, IBM Chairman and CEO Arvind Krishna, IBM Research Director Jay Gambetta, and company leadership for discussions on maintaining America's technological edge, strengthening domestic manufacturing, and expanding the nation\u2019s quantum computing capabilities.\n\nDuring the visit, the group toured IBM\u2019s quantum research facilities, received demonstrations of the company's cutting-edge quantum systems, and discussed the growing role quantum technology will play in cybersecurity, healthcare, advanced manufacturing, scientific discovery, artificial intelligence, and national defense.\n\n\u201cI\u2019m grateful Secretary Lutnick took the time to visit Yorktown Heights and see firsthand how public-private partnerships are driving breakthroughs in quantum computing, strengthening our national security, creating high-paying American jobs, and keeping the technologies of the future here in the United States. Quantum computing represents one of the most significant technological advancements of our generation. As Congress works to ensure America remains ahead of our global competitors, we must continue supporting the research, workforce development, and manufacturing capabilities that will define the next century of innovation,\u201d said Congressman Lawler.\n\n\u201cWe appreciated the opportunity to host Secretary Lutnick and Congressman Lawler at IBM and discuss the opportunities quantum computing presents for America\u2019s future,\u201d said Arvind Krishna, Chairman and CEO of IBM. \u201cTheir commitment to advancing U.S. leadership in quantum is vital as the technology moves from scientific promise to practical reality. From developing the world\u2019s first large-scale, fault-tolerant quantum computer to expanding the infrastructure and ecosystem needed to support it, IBM is proud to help build the future of quantum computing.\u201d\n\nVIDEO: B-roll from today\u2019s visit can be found HERE.", 1, "2026-08-08T05:41:38Z", "2026-08-08T05:43:24Z"]], "columns": ["url", "title", "date", "year", "month", "party", "chamber", "state", "member_name", "bioguide_id", "domain", "scraper", "source", "date_source", "text", "has_text", "collected_at", "updated_at"], "primary_keys": ["url"], "primary_key_values": ["https://lawler.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=6341"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 0.8095800876617432, "source": "dwillis/congress-press", "source_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press", "license": "MIT", "license_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press/blob/main/LICENSE"}