HR 6227 115th Congress House Science, Technology, Communications Advanced technology and technological innovations Advisory bodies Congressional oversight Department of Energy Executive agency funding and structure Government studies and investigations Intergovernmental relations Research administration and funding Science and engineering education

National Quantum Initiative Act

Introduced: June 26, 2018 See on congress.gov

Everywhere this bill has been 27 steps

Introduced

In committee

Reported out

Passed House

Passed Senate

To President

Became law

Dec 21, 2018

Became Public Law No: 115-368.

Dec 21, 2018

Signed by President.

Dec 21, 2018

Presented to President.

Dec 19, 2018

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Dec 19, 2018

On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 348 - 11 (Roll no. 442). (text: CR H10298-10300)

Dec 19, 2018

Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 348 - 11 (Roll no. 442).(text: CR H10298-10300)

Dec 19, 2018

At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Smith (TX) objected to the Yea - Nay vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.

Dec 19, 2018

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the motion to suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment to H.R. 6227.

Dec 19, 2018

Mr. Smith (TX) moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment. (consideration: CR H10297-10302, H10317-10318)

Dec 17, 2018

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Dec 13, 2018

Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.

Dec 13, 2018

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.

Dec 13, 2018

Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S7625)

Dec 13, 2018

Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent.

Sep 17, 2018

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Sep 13, 2018

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Sep 13, 2018

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8229-8231)

Sep 13, 2018

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H8229-8231)

Sep 13, 2018

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6227.

Sep 13, 2018

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8229-8234)

Sep 13, 2018

Mr. Smith (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

Sep 13, 2018

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 740.

Sep 13, 2018

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 115-950.

Jun 27, 2018

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

Jun 27, 2018

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

Jun 26, 2018

Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

Jun 26, 2018

Introduced in House

Votes taken on this bill 1

Date	Chamber	What was voted on	Result	Yes–No
Dec 20, 2018	House · vote #442	On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Concur in the Senate Amendment	Passed	348–11	See who voted →

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

National Quantum Initiative Act

TITLE I--NATIONAL QUANTUM INITIATIVE

(Sec. 101) 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.

Quantum information science is the use of the laws of quantum physics for the storage, transmission, manipulation, or measurement of information.

(Sec. 103) 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.

(Sec. 104) The President must establish a National Quantum Initiative Advisory Committee to advise the President and subcommittee on the program and trends and developments in quantum information science and technology.

TITLE II--NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY QUANTUM ACTIVITIES

(Sec. 201) NIST shall carry out specified quantum science activities and convene a consortium to identify the future measurement, standards, cybersecurity, and other needs to support the development of a quantum information science and technology industry.

TITLE III--NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION QUANTUM ACTIVITIES

(Sec. 301) 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.

TITLE IV--DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY QUANTUM ACTIVITIES

(Sec. 401) The Department of Energy (DOE) shall carry out a basic research program on quantum information science.

(Sec. 402) The Office of Science of DOE shall establish and operate National Quantum Information Science Research Centers to conduct basic research to accelerate scientific breakthroughs in quantum information science and technology.

What's happening now December 21, 2018

Became Public Law No: 115-368.

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