H. R. 6227—7 
TITLE 
II—NATIONAL 
INSTITUTE 
OF 
STANDARDS 
AND 
TECHNOLOGY 
QUANTUM ACTIVITIES 
SEC. 201. NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY 
ACTIVITIES AND QUANTUM CONSORTIUM. 
(a) NATIONAL INSTITUTE
OF STANDARDS
AND TECHNOLOGY 
ACTIVITIES.—As part of the Program, the Director of the National 
Institute of Standards and Technology— 
(1) shall continue to support and expand basic and applied 
quantum information science and technology research and 
development of measurement and standards infrastructure nec-
essary to advance commercial development of quantum applica-
tions; 
(2) shall use the existing programs of the National Institute 
of Standards and Technology, in collaboration with other Fed-
eral departments and agencies, as appropriate, to train sci-
entists in quantum information science and technology to 
increase participation in the quantum fields; 
(3) shall establish or expand collaborative ventures or con-
sortia with other public or private sector entities, including 
industry, universities, and Federal laboratories for the purpose 
of advancing the field of quantum information science and 
engineering; and 
(4) may enter into and perform such contracts, including 
cooperative research and development arrangements and grants 
and cooperative agreements or other transactions, as may be 
necessary in the conduct of the work of the National Institute 
of Standards and Technology and on such terms as the Director 
considers appropriate, in furtherance of the purposes of this 
Act. 
(b) QUANTUM CONSORTIUM.— 
(1) IN
GENERAL.—Not later than 1 year after the date 
of enactment of this Act, the Director of the National Institute 
of Standards and Technology shall convene a consortium of 
stakeholders to identify the future measurement, standards, 
cybersecurity, and other appropriate needs for supporting the 
development of a robust quantum information science and tech-
nology industry in the United States. 
(2) GOALS.—The goals of the consortium shall be— 
(A) to assess the current research on the needs identi-
fied in paragraph (1); 
(B) to identify any gaps in the research necessary 
to meet the needs identified in paragraph (1); and 
(C) to provide recommendations on how the National 
Institute of Standards and Technology and the Program 
can address the gaps in the necessary research identified 
in subparagraph (B). 
(3) REPORT TO CONGRESS.—Not later than 2 years after 
the date of enactment of this Act, the Director of the National 
Institute of Standards and Technology shall submit to the 
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the 
Senate and the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology 
of the House of Representatives a report summarizing the 
findings of the consortium.
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(c) FUNDING.—The Director of the National Institute of Stand-
ards and Technology shall allocate up to $80,000,000 to carry out 
the activities under this section for each of fiscal years 2019 through 
2023, subject to the availability of appropriations. Amounts made 
available to carry out this section shall be derived from amounts 
appropriated or otherwise made available to the National Institute 
of Standards and Technology. 
TITLE III—NATIONAL SCIENCE 
FOUNDATION QUANTUM ACTIVITIES 
SEC. 301. QUANTUM INFORMATION SCIENCE RESEARCH AND EDU-
CATION PROGRAM. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—The Director of the National Science Founda-
tion shall carry out a basic research and education program on 
quantum information science and engineering, including the 
competitive award of grants to institutions of higher education 
or eligible nonprofit organizations (or consortia thereof). 
(b) PROGRAM COMPONENTS.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—In carrying out the program under sub-
section (a), the Director of the National Science Foundation 
shall carry out activities that— 
(A) support basic interdisciplinary quantum informa-
tion science and engineering research; and 
(B) support human resources development in all 
aspects of quantum information science and engineering. 
(2) REQUIREMENTS.—The activities described in paragraph 
(1) shall include— 
(A) using the existing programs of the National Science 
Foundation, in collaboration with other Federal depart-
ments and agencies, as appropriate— 
(i) to improve the teaching and learning of 
quantum information science and engineering at the 
undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate levels; and 
(ii) to increase participation in the quantum fields, 
including by individuals identified in sections 33 and 
34 of the Science and Engineering Equal Opportunities 
Act (42 U.S.C. 1885a, 1885b); 
(B) formulating goals for quantum information science 
and engineering research and education activities to be 
supported by the National Science Foundation; 
(C) leveraging the collective body of knowledge from 
existing quantum information science and engineering 
research and education activities; 
(D) coordinating research efforts funded through 
existing programs across the directorates of the National 
Science Foundation; and 
(E) engaging with other Federal departments and agen-
cies, research communities, and potential users of informa-
tion produced under this section. 
(c) GRADUATE TRAINEESHIPS.—The Director of the National 
Science Foundation may establish a program to provide traineeships 
to graduate students at institutions of higher education within 
the United States who are citizens of the United States and who 
choose to pursue masters or doctoral degrees in quantum informa-
tion science.
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SEC. 302. MULTIDISCIPLINARY CENTERS FOR QUANTUM RESEARCH 
AND EDUCATION. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—The Director of the National Science Founda-
tion, in consultation with other Federal departments and agencies, 
as appropriate, shall award grants to institutions of higher edu-
cation or eligible nonprofit organizations (or consortia thereof) to 
establish at least 2, but not more than 5, Multidisciplinary Centers 
for Quantum Research and Education (referred to in this section 
as ‘‘Centers’’). 
(b) COLLABORATIONS.—A collaboration receiving an award 
under this subsection may include institutions of higher education, 
nonprofit organizations, and private sector entities. 
(c) PURPOSE.—The purpose of the Centers shall be to conduct 
basic research and education activities in support of the goals 
and priorities established under section 103(d)(2), including by— 
(1) continuing to advance quantum information science and 
engineering; 
(2) supporting curriculum and workforce development in 
quantum information science and engineering; and 
(3) fostering innovation by bringing industry perspectives 
to quantum research and workforce development, including 
by leveraging industry knowledge and resources. 
(d) REQUIREMENTS.— 
(1) IN
GENERAL.—An institution of higher education or 
an eligible nonprofit organization (or a consortium thereof) 
seeking funding under this section shall submit an application 
to the Director of the National Science Foundation at such 
time, in such manner, and containing such information as 
the Director may require. 
(2) APPLICATIONS.—Each application under paragraph (1) 
shall include a description of— 
(A) how the Center will work with other research 
institutions and industry partners to leverage expertise 
in quantum science, education and curriculum develop-
ment, and technology transfer; 
(B) how the Center will promote active collaboration 
among researchers in multiple disciplines involved in 
quantum research, including physics, engineering, mathe-
matics, computer science, chemistry, and material science; 
(C) how the Center will support long-term and short- 
term workforce development in the quantum field; 
(D) how the Center can support an innovation eco-
system to work with industry to translate Center research 
into applications; and 
(E) a long-term plan to become self-sustaining after 
the expiration of funding under this section. 
(e) SELECTION AND DURATION.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—Each Center established under this sec-
tion is authorized to carry out activities for a period of 5 
years. 
(2) REAPPLICATION.—An awardee may reapply for addi-
tional, subsequent periods of 5 years on a competitive, merit- 
reviewed basis. 
(3) TERMINATION.—Consistent with the authorities of the 
National Science Foundation, the Director of the National 
Science Foundation may terminate an underperforming Center 
for cause during the performance period.
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(f) FUNDING.—The Director of the National Science Foundation 
shall allocate up to $10,000,000 for each Center established under 
this section for each of fiscal years 2019 through 2023, subject 
to the availability of appropriations. Amounts made available to 
carry out this section shall be derived from amounts appropriated 
or otherwise made available to the National Science Foundation. 
TITLE IV—DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY 
QUANTUM ACTIVITIES 
SEC. 401. QUANTUM INFORMATION SCIENCE RESEARCH PROGRAM. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of Energy shall carry out a 
basic research program on quantum information science. 
(b) PROGRAM COMPONENTS.—In carrying out the program under 
subsection (a), the Secretary of Energy shall— 
(1) formulate goals for quantum information science 
research to be supported by the Department of Energy; 
(2) leverage the collective body of knowledge from existing 
quantum information science research; 
(3) provide research experiences and training for additional 
undergraduate and graduate students in quantum information 
science, including in the fields of— 
(A) quantum information theory; 
(B) quantum physics; 
(C) quantum computational science; 
(D) applied mathematics and algorithm development; 
(E) quantum networking; 
(F) quantum sensing and detection; and 
(G) materials science and engineering; 
(4) coordinate research efforts funded through existing pro-
grams across the Department of Energy, including— 
(A) the Nanoscale Science Research Centers; 
(B) the Energy Frontier Research Centers; 
(C) the Energy Innovation Hubs; 
(D) the National Laboratories; 
(E) the Advanced Research Projects Agency; and 
(F) 
the 
National 
Quantum 
Information 
Science 
Research Centers; and 
(5) coordinate with other Federal departments and agen-
cies, research communities, and potential users of information 
produced under this section. 
SEC. 402. NATIONAL QUANTUM INFORMATION SCIENCE RESEARCH 
CENTERS. 
(a) ESTABLISHMENT.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of Energy, acting through 
the Director of the Office of Science (referred to in this section 
as the ‘‘Director’’), shall ensure that the Office of Science carries 
out a program, in consultation with other Federal departments 
and agencies, as appropriate, to establish and operate at least 
2, but not more than 5, National Quantum Information Science 
Research Centers (referred to in this section as ‘‘Centers’’) 
to conduct basic research to accelerate scientific breakthroughs 
in quantum information science and technology and to support 
research conducted under section 401. 
(2) REQUIREMENTS.—
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(A) COMPETITIVE, MERIT-REVIEWED PROCESS.—The Cen-
ters shall be established through a competitive, merit- 
reviewed process. 
(B) APPLICATIONS.—An eligible applicant under this 
subsection shall submit to the Director an application at 
such time, in such manner, and containing such informa-
tion as the Director determines to be appropriate. 
(C) ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS.—The Director shall consider 
applications from National Laboratories, institutions of 
higher education, research centers, multi-institutional 
collaborations, and any other entity that the Secretary 
of Energy determines to be appropriate. 
(b) COLLABORATIONS.—A collaboration that receives an award 
under this section may include multiple types of research institu-
tions and private sector entities. 
(c) REQUIREMENTS.—To the maximum extent practicable, the 
Centers developed, constructed, operated, or maintained under this 
section shall serve the needs of the Department of Energy, industry, 
the academic community, and other relevant entities to create and 
develop processes for the purpose of advancing basic research in 
quantum information science and improving the competitiveness 
of the United States. 
(d) COORDINATION.—The Secretary of Energy shall ensure the 
coordination, and avoid unnecessary duplication, of the activities 
of each Center with the activities of— 
(1) other research entities of the Department of Energy, 
including— 
(A) the Nanoscale Science Research Centers; 
(B) the Energy Frontier Research Centers; 
(C) the Energy Innovation Hubs; and 
(D) the National Laboratories; 
(2) institutions of higher education; and 
(3) industry. 
(e) DURATION.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—Each Center established under this sec-
tion is authorized to carry out activities for a period of 5 
years. 
(2) REAPPLICATION.—An awardee may reapply for addi-
tional, subsequent periods of 5 years. The Director shall approve 
or disapprove of each reapplication on a competitive, merit- 
reviewed basis. 
(3) TERMINATION.—Consistent with the authorities of the 
Department of Energy, the Secretary of Energy may terminate 
an underperforming Center for cause during the performance 
period. 
(f) FUNDING.—The Secretary of Energy shall allocate up to 
$25,000,000 for each Center established under this section for each 
of fiscal years 2019 through 2023, subject to the availability of 
appropriations. Amounts made available to carry out this section