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S. 3143 115th Congress Senate

National Quantum Initiative Act

Official title: A bill to provide for a coordinated Federal program to accelerate quantum research and development for the economic and national security of the United States.

Introduced: June 26, 2018 Introduced by: John Thune Republican · South Dakota See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 5 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Nov 27, 2018
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 676.
Nov 27, 2018
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Thune with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 115-389.
Aug 1, 2018
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Jun 26, 2018
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Jun 26, 2018
Introduced in Senate
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 Latest action November 27, 2018

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 676.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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.
 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 6227 National Quantum Initiative Act
 Bill text 2 versions

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Daines, Steve
Montana · Sep 27, 2018
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