H.R. 8462

National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act

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Sec. 14. Multidisciplinary centers for quantum research and education

Section 302 of the National Quantum Initiative Act (15 U.S.C. 8842) is amended—

(1) in subsection (a), by striking 5 and inserting 10;

(2) in subsection (c)—

(A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking basic;

(B) in paragraph (1), by striking science and engineering and inserting science, engineering, and technology; and

(C) in paragraph (2), by striking and engineering and inserting , engineering, and technology, including leveraging or expanding activities established pursuant to section 301(d);

(3) in subsection (d)(2)—

(A) in subparagraph (A), by inserting quantum information science, engineering, and technology after quantum science;

(B) in subparagraph (B), by inserting health, after chemistry,;

(C) in subparagraph (C), by inserting , including how each institution of higher education or an eligible nonprofit organization (or a consortium thereof), as the case may be, that is applying for a grant under this section will develop and implement outreach activities to increase the participation of students in STEM, including women and individuals from underrepresented groups (in accordance with section 526(a)(7) of the America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2010 (42 U.S.C. 1862p-14(a)(7))) before the semicolon;

(D) in subparagraph (D), by striking and after the semicolon;

(E) in subparagraph (E), by striking the period and inserting ; and; and

(F) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph:

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(F) how the Center will participate in international collaborations, as appropriate, to build a trusted global research network with allies and partners of the United States and other countries that share values with the United States, including respect for international norms and a commitment to fair competition.

(4) in paragraph (2) of subsection (e), by striking on a competitive and inserting following a successful.

(5) in subsection (f), by striking 2019 through 2023 and inserting 2026.