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Quantum Network Infrastructure Act of 2020
Introduced: September 16, 2020
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Sep 16, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Sep 16, 2020
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Quantum Network Infrastructure Act of 2020
This bill directs the Department of Energy (DOE) to carry out a research, development, and demonstration program to accelerate innovation in quantum network infrastructure in order to (1) facilitate the advancement of distributed quantum computing systems through the internet and intranet, (2) improve the precision of measurements of scientific phenomena and physical imaging technologies, and (3) develop secure national quantum communications technologies and strategies.
The DOE shall submit to Congress a four-year research plan that identifies and prioritizes basic research needs relating to quantum network infrastructure.
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Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
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