In the Senate of the United States, 
December 13, 2018. 
Resolved, That the bill from the House of Representa-
tives (H.R. 6227) entitled ‘‘An Act to provide for a coordi-
nated Federal program to accelerate quantum research and 
development for the economic and national security of the 
United States.’’, do pass with the following 
AMENDMENT: 
Strike all after the enacting clause and insert the 
following: 
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS. 
(a) SHORT TITLE.—This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Na-
tional Quantum Initiative Act’’. 
(b) TABLE OF CONTENTS.—The table of contents of this 
Act is as follows: 
Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents. 
Sec. 2. Definitions. 
Sec. 3. Purposes. 
TITLE I—NATIONAL QUANTUM INITIATIVE 
Sec. 101. National Quantum Initiative Program. 
Sec. 102. National Quantum Coordination Office. 
Sec. 103. Subcommittee on Quantum Information Science. 
Sec. 104. National Quantum Initiative Advisory Committee.
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Sec. 105. Sunset. 
TITLE II—NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY 
QUANTUM ACTIVITIES 
Sec. 201. National Institute of Standards and Technology activities and quantum 
consortium. 
TITLE III—NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION QUANTUM ACTIVITIES 
Sec. 301. Quantum information science research and education program. 
Sec. 302. Multidisciplinary Centers for Quantum Research and Education. 
TITLE IV—DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY QUANTUM ACTIVITIES 
Sec. 401. Quantum Information Science Research program. 
Sec. 402. National Quantum Information Science Research Centers. 
SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS. 
In this Act: 
(1) ADVISORY COMMITTEE.—The term ‘‘Advisory 
Committee’’ means the National Quantum Initiative 
Advisory Committee established under section 104(a). 
(2) APPROPRIATE COMMITTEES OF CONGRESS.— 
The term ‘‘appropriate committees of Congress’’ 
means— 
(A) the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
and Transportation of the Senate; 
(B) the Committee on Energy and Natural 
Resources of the Senate; and 
(C) the Committee on Science, Space, and 
Technology of the House of Representatives. 
(3) COORDINATION OFFICE.—The term ‘‘Coordi-
nation Office’’ means the National Quantum Coordi-
nation Office established under section 102(a).
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(4) INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION.—The 
term ‘‘institution of higher education’’ has the mean-
ing given the term in section 101(a) of the Higher 
Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001(a)). 
(5) PROGRAM.—The term ‘‘Program’’ means the 
National Quantum Initiative Program implemented 
under section 101(a). 
(6) QUANTUM INFORMATION SCIENCE.—The term 
‘‘quantum information science’’ means the use of the 
laws of quantum physics for the storage, trans-
mission, manipulation, computing, or measurement 
of information. 
(7) SUBCOMMITTEE.—The term ‘‘Subcommittee’’ 
means the Subcommittee on Quantum Information 
Science of the National Science and Technology Coun-
cil established under section 103(a). 
SEC. 3. PURPOSES. 
The purpose of this Act is to ensure the continued lead-
ership of the United States in quantum information science 
and its technology applications by— 
(1) supporting research, development, demonstra-
tion, and application of quantum information science 
and technology— 
(A) to expand the number of researchers, 
educators, and students with training in quan-
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tum information science and technology to de-
velop a workforce pipeline; 
(B) to promote the development and inclu-
sion of multidisciplinary curriculum and re-
search opportunities for quantum information 
science at the undergraduate, graduate, and 
postdoctoral level; 
(C) to address basic research knowledge 
gaps, including computational research gaps; 
(D) to promote the further development of 
facilities and centers available for quantum in-
formation science and technology research, test-
ing and education; and 
(E) to stimulate research on and promote 
more rapid development of quantum-based tech-
nologies; 
(2) improving the interagency planning and co-
ordination of Federal research and development of 
quantum information science and technology; 
(3) maximizing the effectiveness of the Federal 
Government’s quantum information science and tech-
nology research, development, and demonstration pro-
grams;
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(4) promoting collaboration among the Federal 
Government, Federal laboratories, industry, and uni-
versities; and 
(5) promoting the development of international 
standards for quantum information science and tech-
nology security— 
(A) to facilitate technology innovation and 
private sector commercialization; and 
(B) to meet economic and national security 
goals. 
TITLE I—NATIONAL QUANTUM 
INITIATIVE 
SEC. 101. NATIONAL QUANTUM INITIATIVE PROGRAM. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—The President shall implement a 
National Quantum Initiative Program. 
(b) REQUIREMENTS.—In carrying out the Program, 
the President, acting through Federal agencies, councils, 
working groups, subcommittees, and the Coordination Of-
fice, as the President considers appropriate, shall— 
(1) establish the goals, priorities, and metrics for 
a 10-year plan to accelerate development of quantum 
information science and technology applications in 
the United States; 
(2) invest in fundamental Federal quantum in-
formation science and technology research, develop-
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ment, demonstration, and other activities to achieve 
the goals established under paragraph (1); 
(3) invest in activities to develop a quantum in-
formation science and technology workforce pipeline; 
(4) provide for interagency planning and coordi-
nation of Federal quantum information science and 
technology 
research, 
development, 
demonstration, 
standards engagement, and other activities under the 
Program; 
(5) partner with industry and universities to le-
verage knowledge and resources; and 
(6) leverage existing Federal investments effi-
ciently to advance Program goals and priorities es-
tablished under paragraph (1). 
SEC. 102. NATIONAL QUANTUM COORDINATION OFFICE. 
(a) ESTABLISHMENT.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—The President shall establish 
a National Quantum Coordination Office. 
(2) ADMINISTRATION.—The Coordination Office 
shall have— 
(A) a Director appointed by the Director of 
the Office of Science and Technology Policy, in 
consultation with the Secretary of Commerce, the 
Director of the National Science Foundation, 
and the Secretary of Energy; and
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(B) staff comprised of employees detailed 
from the Federal departments and agencies de-
scribed in section 103(b). 
(b) RESPONSIBILITIES.—The Coordination Office 
shall— 
(1) provide technical and administrative support 
to— 
(A) the Subcommittee; and 
(B) the Advisory Committee; 
(2) oversee interagency coordination of the Pro-
gram, including by encouraging and supporting joint 
agency solicitation and selection of applications for 
funding of activities under the Program; 
(3) serve as the point of contact on Federal civil-
ian quantum information science and technology ac-
tivities for Federal departments and agencies, indus-
try, universities professional societies, State govern-
ments, and such other persons as the Coordination 
Office considers appropriate to exchange technical 
and programmatic information; 
(4) ensure coordination among the collaborative 
ventures or consortia established under section 201(a), 
Multidisciplinary Centers for Quantum Research and 
Education established under section 302(a), and the
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National Quantum Information Science Research 
Centers established under section 402(a); 
(5) conduct public outreach, including the dis-
semination of findings and recommendations of the 
Advisory Committee, as appropriate; 
(6) promote access to and early application of 
the technologies, innovations, and expertise derived 
from Program activities to agency missions and sys-
tems across the Federal Government, and to industry, 
including startup companies; and 
(7) promote access, through appropriate Federal 
Government agencies, and an open and competitive 
merit-reviewed process, to existing quantum com-
puting and communication systems developed by in-
dustry, universities, and Federal laboratories to the 
general user community in pursuit of discovery of the 
new applications of such systems. 
(c) FUNDING.—Funds necessary to carry out the ac-
tivities of the Coordination Office shall be made available 
each fiscal year by the Federal departments and agencies 
described in section 103(b), as determined by the Director 
of the Office of Science and Technology Policy.
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SEC. 103. SUBCOMMITTEE ON QUANTUM INFORMATION 
SCIENCE. 
(a) ESTABLISHMENT.—The President shall establish, 
through the National Science and Technology Council, the 
Subcommittee on Quantum Information Science. 
(b) MEMBERSHIP.—The Subcommittee shall include a 
representative of— 
(1) the National Institute of Standards and 
Technology; 
(2) the National Science Foundation; 
(3) the Department of Energy; 
(4) the National Aeronautics and Space Admin-
istration; 
(5) the Department of Defense; 
(6) the Office of the Director of National Intel-
ligence; 
(7) the Office of Management and Budget; 
(8) the Office of Science and Technology Policy; 
and 
(9) such other Federal department or agency as 
the President considers appropriate. 
(c) CHAIRPERSONS.—The Subcommittee shall be joint-
ly chaired by the Director of the National Institute of 
Standards and Technology, the Director of the National 
Science Foundation, and the Secretary of Energy. 
(d) RESPONSIBILITIES.—The Subcommittee shall—
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(1) coordinate the quantum information science 
and technology research, information sharing about 
international standards development and use, and 
education activities and programs of the Federal 
agencies; 
(2) establish goals and priorities of the Program, 
based on identified knowledge and workforce gaps and 
other national needs; 
(3) assess and recommend Federal infrastructure 
needs to support the Program; 
(4) assess the status, development, and diversity 
of the United States quantum information science 
workforce; 
(5) assess the global outlook for quantum infor-
mation science research and development efforts; 
(6) evaluate opportunities for international co-
operation with strategic allies on research and devel-
opment in quantum information science and tech-
nology; and 
(7) propose a coordinated interagency budget for 
the Program to the Office of Management and Budget 
to ensure the maintenance of a balanced quantum in-
formation science research portfolio and an appro-
priate level of research effort.
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(e) STRATEGIC PLANS.—In order to guide the activi-
ties of the Program and meet the goals, priorities, and an-
ticipated outcomes of the Federal departments and agencies 
described in subsection (b), the Subcommittee shall— 
(1) not later than 1 year after the date of enact-
ment of this Act, develop a 5-year strategic plan; 
(2) not later than 6 years after the date of enact-
ment of this Act, develop a subsequent 5-year strategic 
plan; and 
(3) periodically update each plan, as necessary. 
(f) SUBMITTAL TO CONGRESS.—The chairpersons of 
the Subcommittee shall submit to the President, the Advi-
sory Committee, and the appropriate committees of Con-
gress each strategic plan developed under subsection (e) and 
any updates thereto. 
(g) ANNUAL PROGRAM BUDGET REPORT.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—Each year, concurrent with 
the annual budget request submitted by the President 
to Congress under section 1105 of title 31, United 
States Code, the chairpersons of the Subcommittee 
shall submit to the appropriate committees of Con-
gress and such other committees of Congress as the 
chairpersons deem appropriate a report on the budget 
for the Program.
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(2) CONTENTS.—Each report submitted under 
paragraph (1) shall include the following: 
(A) The budget of the Program for the cur-
rent fiscal year, for each Federal department and 
agency described in subsection (b). 
(B) The budget proposed for the Program 
for the next fiscal year, for each Federal depart-
ment and agency described in subsection (b). 
(C) An analysis of the progress made to-
ward achieving the goals and priorities estab-
lished under subsection (d)(2). 
SEC. 104. NATIONAL QUANTUM INITIATIVE ADVISORY COM-
MITTEE. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—The President shall establish a Na-
tional Quantum Initiative Advisory Committee. 
(b) QUALIFICATIONS.—The Advisory Committee shall 
consist of members, appointed by the President, who are 
representative of industry, universities, and Federal labora-
tories and are qualified to provide advice and information 
on quantum information science and technology research, 
development, demonstrations, standards, education, tech-
nology transfer, commercial application, or national secu-
rity and economic concerns. 
(c) MEMBERSHIP CONSIDERATION.—In selecting the 
members of the Advisory Committee, the President may seek
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and give consideration to recommendations from the Con-
gress, industry, the scientific community (including the Na-
tional Academy of Sciences, scientific professional societies, 
and universities), the defense community, and other appro-
priate organizations. 
(d) DUTIES.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—The Advisory Committee shall 
advise the President and the Subcommittee and make 
recommendations for the President to consider when 
reviewing and revising the Program. 
(2) INDEPENDENT ASSESSMENTS.—The Advisory 
Committee shall conduct periodic, independent assess-
ments of— 
(A) any trends or developments in quantum 
information science and technology; 
(B) the progress made in implementing the 
Program; 
(C) the management, coordination, imple-
mentation, and activities of the Program; 
(D) whether the Program activities and the 
goals and priorities established under section 
103(d)(2) are helping to maintain United States 
leadership in quantum information science and 
technology;
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(E) whether a need exists to revise the Pro-
gram; 
(F) whether opportunities exist for inter-
national cooperation with strategic allies on re-
search and development in, and the development 
of open standards for, quantum information 
science and technology; and 
(G) whether national security, societal, eco-
nomic, legal, and workforce concerns are ade-
quately addressed by the Program. 
(e) REPORTS.—Not later than 180 days after the date 
of enactment of this Act, and at least biennially thereafter, 
the Advisory Committee shall submit to the President, the 
appropriate committees of Congress, and such other com-
mittees of Congress as the Advisory Committee deems ap-
propriate a report on the findings of the independent assess-
ment under subsection (d), including any recommendations 
for improvements to the Program. 
(f) TRAVEL EXPENSES OF NON-FEDERAL MEMBERS.— 
Non-Federal members of the Advisory Committee, while at-
tending meetings of the Advisory Committee or while other-
wise serving at the request of the head of the Advisory Com-
mittee away from their homes or regular places of business, 
may be allowed travel expenses, including per diem in lieu 
of subsistence, as authorized by section 5703 of title 5,
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United States Code, for individuals in the Government serv-
ing without pay. Nothing in this subsection shall be con-
strued to prohibit members of the Advisory Committee who 
are officers or employees of the United States from being 
allowed travel expenses, including per diem in lieu of sub-
sistence, in accordance with existing law. 
(g) FACA EXEMPTION.—The Advisory Committee 
shall be exempt from section 14 of the Federal Advisory 
Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.). 
SEC. 105. SUNSET. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in subsection 
(b), the authority to carry out sections 101, 102, 103, and 
104 shall terminate on the date that is 11 years after the 
date of enactment of this Act. 
(b) EXTENSION.—The President may continue the ac-
tivities under such sections if the President determines that 
such activities are necessary to meet national economic or 
national security needs.
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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 ar-
rangements and grants and cooperative agreements or 
other transactions, as may be necessary in the con-
duct of the work of the National Institute of Stand-
ards and Technology and on such terms as the Direc-
tor considers appropriate, in furtherance of the pur-
poses 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 develop-
ment of a robust quantum information science and 
technology industry in the United States. 
(2) GOALS.—The goals of the consortium shall 
be— 
(A) to assess the current research on the 
needs identified in paragraph (1);
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(B) to identify any gaps in the research 
necessary to meet the needs identified in para-
graph (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 Di-
rector of the National Institute of Standards and 
Technology shall submit to the Committee on Com-
merce, 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. 
(c) FUNDING.—The Director of the National Institute 
of Standards 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 appro-
priated or otherwise made available to the National Insti-
tute of Standards and Technology.
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TITLE III—NATIONAL SCIENCE 
FOUNDATION QUANTUM AC-
TIVITIES 
SEC. 301. QUANTUM INFORMATION SCIENCE RESEARCH 
AND EDUCATION PROGRAM. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—The Director of the National 
Science Foundation 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 organi-
zations (or consortia thereof). 
(b) PROGRAM COMPONENTS.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—In carrying out the program 
under subsection (a), the Director of the National 
Science Foundation shall carry out activities that— 
(A) support basic interdisciplinary quan-
tum information science and engineering re-
search; 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 Na-
tional Science Foundation, in collaboration with
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other Federal departments and agencies, as ap-
propriate— 
(i) to improve the teaching and learn-
ing of quantum information science and en-
gineering 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 Opportuni-
ties Act (42 U.S.C. 1885a, 1885b); 
(B) formulating goals for quantum infor-
mation science and engineering research and 
education activities to be supported by the Na-
tional Science Foundation; 
(C) leveraging the collective body of knowl-
edge from existing quantum information science 
and engineering research and education activi-
ties; 
(D) coordinating research efforts funded 
through existing programs across the directorates 
of the National Science Foundation; and 
(E) engaging with other Federal depart-
ments and agencies, research communities, and
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potential users of information 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 information science. 
SEC. 302. MULTIDISCIPLINARY CENTERS FOR QUANTUM RE-
SEARCH AND EDUCATION. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—The Director of the National 
Science Foundation, in consultation with other Federal de-
partments and agencies, as appropriate, shall award grants 
to institutions of higher education or eligible nonprofit or-
ganizations (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 sec-
tor entities. 
(c) PURPOSE.—The purpose of the Centers shall be to 
conduct basic research and education activities in support
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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 devel-
opment in quantum information science and engi-
neering; and 
(3) fostering innovation by bringing industry 
perspectives to quantum research and workforce devel-
opment, including by leveraging industry knowledge 
and resources. 
(d) REQUIREMENTS.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—An institution of higher edu-
cation or an eligible nonprofit organization (or a con-
sortium thereof) seeking funding under this section 
shall submit an application to the Director of the Na-
tional Science Foundation at such time, in such man-
ner, 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 re-
search institutions and industry partners to le-
verage expertise in quantum science, education
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and curriculum development, and technology 
transfer; 
(B) how the Center will promote active col-
laboration among researchers in multiple dis-
ciplines involved in quantum research, including 
physics, engineering, mathematics, 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 innova-
tion ecosystem to work with industry to translate 
Center research into applications; and 
(E) a long-term plan to become self-sus-
taining after the expiration of funding under 
this section. 
(e) SELECTION AND DURATION.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—Each Center established under 
this section is authorized to carry out activities for a 
period of 5 years. 
(2) REAPPLICATION.—An awardee may reapply 
for additional, subsequent periods of 5 years on a 
competitive, merit-reviewed basis. 
(3) TERMINATION.—Consistent with the authori-
ties of the National Science Foundation, the Director
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of the National Science Foundation may terminate 
an underperforming Center for cause during the per-
formance period. 
(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 informa-
tion science. 
(b) PROGRAM COMPONENTS.—In carrying out the pro-
gram 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;
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(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 de-
velopment; 
(E) quantum networking; 
(F) quantum sensing and detection; and 
(G) materials science and engineering; 
(4) coordinate research efforts funded through ex-
isting programs across the Department of Energy, in-
cluding— 
(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
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(5) coordinate with other Federal departments 
and agencies, research communities, and potential 
users of information produced under this section. 
SEC. 402. NATIONAL QUANTUM INFORMATION SCIENCE RE-
SEARCH CENTERS. 
(a) ESTABLISHMENT.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of Energy, act-
ing through the Director of the Office of Science (re-
ferred to in this section as the ‘‘Director’’), shall en-
sure 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 In-
formation Science Research Centers (referred to in 
this section as ‘‘Centers’’) to conduct basic research to 
accelerate scientific breakthroughs in quantum infor-
mation science and technology and to support re-
search conducted under section 401. 
(2) REQUIREMENTS.— 
(A) COMPETITIVE, MERIT-REVIEWED PROC-
ESS.—The Centers 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,
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and containing such information as the Director 
determines to be appropriate. 
(C) ELIGIBLE
APPLICANTS.—The Director 
shall consider applications from National Lab-
oratories, institutions of higher education, re-
search centers, multi-institutional collaborations, 
and any other entity that the Secretary of En-
ergy determines to be appropriate. 
(b) COLLABORATIONS.—A collaboration that receives 
an award under this section may include multiple types 
of research institutions and private sector entities. 
(c) REQUIREMENTS.—To the maximum extent prac-
ticable, 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 in-
formation science and improving the competitiveness of the 
United States. 
(d) COORDINATION.—The Secretary of Energy shall 
ensure the coordination, and avoid unnecessary duplica-
tion, 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;
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(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 section is authorized to carry out activities for a 
period of 5 years. 
(2) REAPPLICATION.—An awardee may reapply 
for additional, subsequent periods of 5 years. The Di-
rector shall approve or disapprove of each reapplica-
tion on a competitive, merit-reviewed basis. 
(3) TERMINATION.—Consistent with the authori-
ties 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 avail-
able to carry out this section shall be derived from amounts