S. 3143 · 115th Congress
National Quantum Initiative Act
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This bill directs the President to implement a National Quantum Initiative Program to, among other things, establish the goals and priorities for a 10-year plan to accelerate the development of quantum information science and technology applications.
What it does: CRS summary · Reported to Senate with amendment(s) · Nov 27, 2018
National Quantum Initiative Act
This bill directs the President to implement a National Quantum Initiative Program to, among other things, establish the goals and priorities for a 10-year plan to accelerate the development of quantum information science and technology applications.
The bill defines "quantum information science" as the use of quantum mechanics for the storage, transmission, manipulation, or measurement of information in ways that offer advantages to classical capabilities.
The National Science and Technology Council shall establish a Subcommittee on Quantum Information Science, including membership from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to guide program activities.
The President must establish a National Quantum Initiative Advisory Committee to advise the President and subcommittee on the program and quantum information science trends and developments.
NIST shall carry out specified quantum science activities and convene a consortium to discuss the development of a quantum information science and technology industry.
The National Science Foundation shall:
- carry out a basic research and education program on quantum information science and engineering, and
- award grants for the establishment of Multidisciplinary Centers for Quantum Research and Education.
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
About this bill and sources
Official title: National Quantum Initiative Act
Latest action (Nov 27, 2018): Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 676.
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications · Origin: Senate · Introduced: Jun 26, 2018
Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)
No recorded floor vote found.