H.R. 8462

National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act

Sponsor: Randy K. Weber, Sr.

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Sec. 6. Subcommittee on Quantum Information Science

Section 103 of the National Quantum Initiative Act (15 U.S.C. 8813) is amended—

(1) in subsection (b)—

(A) in paragraph (8), by striking and after the semicolon;

(B) by redesignating paragraph (9) as paragraph (14); and

(C) by inserting after paragraph (8) the following new paragraphs:

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(9) the Department of Health and Human Services;

(10) the Department of State;

(11) the Department of Homeland Security;

(12) the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration;

(13) the Department of Education; and

(2) in subsection (d)—

(A) in paragraph (1), by striking the quantum information science and technology research and inserting quantum information science, engineering, and technology research and quantum application development, demonstration, and commercialization;

(B) in paragraph (4), by inserting , engineering, and technology after science;

(C) in paragraph (5),

(i) by inserting , engineering, and technology after science; and

(ii) by inserting , and conduct comparative benchmarking of Federal investments and research strategies relative to the investments and research strategies of the United States’ strategic partners and other countries after development efforts;

(D) in paragraph (6)—

(i) by striking science and technology and inserting science, engineering, and technology; and

(ii) by striking and after the semicolon;

(E) in paragraph (7)—

(i) by inserting , engineering and technology after science; and

(ii) by striking the period and inserting ; and; and

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

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(8) facilitate interagency partnership opportunities to advance quantum applications related to the environment, advanced manufacturing, biotechnology, space, and other sectors.

(3) in subsection (h)(2)(A), by inserting , including a description of agency roles and responsibilities before the period; and

(4) by adding at the end the following new subsection:

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(i) Quantum use cases

(1) In general. The Subcommittee shall identify potential use cases with respect to which quantum computing could advance the missions of participating agencies, including through on-premises, cloud-based, hybrid, or networked approaches.

(2) Quantum on-ramp. For each potential use case identified pursuant to paragraph (1), the relevant Federal agency, in consultation with the Subcommittee, may develop a plan to enable such agency to address each such potential use case.

(3) Reporting. The Subcommittee, as part of the annual report on the budget for the Program under subsection (g), shall report progress in carrying out the activities under this section, including information relating to the following:

(A) The potential use cases identified pursuant to paragraph (1).

(B) The status of plans developed pursuant to paragraph (2).

(C) Any obstacles to implementing such—

(i) potential use cases; or

(ii) plans.