H.R. 8462
National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act
Sponsor: Randy K. Weber, Sr.
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Section 402 of the National Quantum Initiative Act (15 U.S.C. 8852) is amended—
(1) in subsection (a)—
(A) in paragraph (1)—
(i) by striking basic;
(ii) by striking science and technology and inserting science, engineering, and technology, to expand capacity for the domestic quantum workforce,; and
(iii) by striking section 401 and inserting sections 401, 403, and 404; and
(B) in paragraph (2)(C), by inserting that may include one or more commercial entities after collaborations;
(2) in subsection (b), by inserting , and should be inclusive of the variety of viable quantum technologies, where appropriate before the period;
(3) in subsection (c),
(A) by striking basic; and
(B) by inserting , engineering, and technology, accelerating quantum workforce development, after science;
(4) in subsection (d)(1)—
(A) in subparagraph (C), by striking and after the semicolon;
(B) by redesignating subparagraph (D) as subparagraph (E); and
(C) by inserting after subparagraph (C) the following new subparagraph:
(D) the Office of Technology Transitions; and
(5) in subsection (e), by amending paragraph (2) to read as follows:
(2) Renewal. Each Center under this section may be renewed for an additional period of 5 years following a successful, merit-based review and approval by the Director.
; and
(6) by striking subsection (f).