H.R. 8462
National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act
Sponsor: Randy K. Weber, Sr.
Official summary
No official summary yet.
Text of the bill
Section 404 of the of the National Quantum Initiative Act (15 U.S.C. 8854) is amended—
(1) in subsection (a)—
(A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking and quantum computing clouds and inserting , software, and cloud-based quantum computers;
(B) in paragraph (3), by striking and after the semicolon;
(C) in paragraph (4), by striking the period and inserting a semicolon; and
(D) by adding at the end the following new paragraphs:
(5) to enable development of software and applications, including estimation of resources needed to scale applications; and
(6) to develop near-term quantum applications to solve public and private sector problems.
(2) in subsection (b)—
(A) in paragraph (4), by striking and after the semicolon;
(B) in paragraph (5), by striking the period and inserting a semicolon; and
(C) by at the end the following new paragraphs:
(6) enable users to develop algorithms, software tools, simulators, and applications for quantum systems using cloud-based quantum computers; and
(7) partner with appropriate public and private sector entities to develop training and education opportunities on prototype and early-state devices.
; and
(3) in subsection (c)—
(A) by redesignating paragraphs (4), (5), (6), (7), and (8) as paragraphs (5), (6), (7), (8), and (10), respectively;
(B) by inserting after paragraph (3) the following new paragraph:
(4) the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration;
(C) in paragraph (7), as so redesignated, by inserting , including small- and medium-sized businesses and startups before the semicolon;
(D) in paragraph (8), as so redesignated, by striking and after the semicolon; and
(E) by inserting after paragraph (8), as so redesignated the following new paragraph:
(9) nonprofit organizations; and