I 
119TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 5712 
To establish the Commission on American Quantum Information Science 
Dominance, and for other purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
OCTOBER 8, 2025 
Mr. FLEISCHMANN introduced the following bill; which was referred to the 
Committee on Science, Space, and Technology 
A BILL 
To establish the Commission on American Quantum 
Information Science Dominance, and for other purposes. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 
This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Quantum Leadership 
in Emerging Applications and Policy Act of 2025’’ or the 
‘‘Quantum LEAP Act of 2025’’. 
SEC. 2. COMMISSION ON AMERICAN QUANTUM INFORMA-
TION 
SCIENCE 
AND 
TECHNOLOGY 
DOMI-
NANCE. 
(a) ESTABLISHMENT.— 
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(1) IN GENERAL.—There is hereby established, 
as of the date specified in paragraph (2), an inde-
pendent commission in the legislative branch of the 
Federal Government to examine and make rec-
ommendations with respect to emerging quantum in-
formation science as it pertains to current and fu-
ture missions and activities of the United States 
Government and the private sector. 
(2) DATE OF ESTABLISHMENT.—The date of 
establishment referred to in paragraph (1) is the 
date that is 30 days after the date of the enactment 
of this Act. 
(3) DESIGNATION.—The commission estab-
lished by paragraph (1) shall be known as the 
‘‘Commission on American Quantum Information 
Science and Technology Dominance’’ (in this section 
referred to as the ‘‘Commission’’). 
(b) MEMBERSHIP.— 
(1) COMPOSITION.—The Commission shall be 
composed of 12 members appointed as follows: 
(A) Two members appointed by the Chair-
man of the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
and Transportation of the Senate, 1 of whom is 
a Member of the Senate and 1 of whom is not. 
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(B) Two members appointed by the Rank-
ing Member of the Committee on Commerce, 
Science, and Transportation of the Senate, 1 of 
whom is a Member of the Senate and 1 of 
whom is not. 
(C) Two members appointed by the Chair-
man of the Committee on Science, Space, and 
Technology of the House of Representatives, 1 
of whom is a Member of the House of Rep-
resentatives and 1 of whom is not. 
(D) Two members appointed by the Rank-
ing Member of the Committee on Science, 
Space, and Technology of the House of Rep-
resentatives, 1 of whom is a Member of the 
House of Representatives and 1 of whom is not. 
(E) One member appointed by the majority 
leader of the Senate. 
(F) One member appointed by the minority 
leader of the Senate. 
(G) One member appointed by the Speaker 
of the House of Representatives. 
(H) One member appointed by the minor-
ity leader of the House of Representatives. 
(2) DEADLINE FOR APPOINTMENT.—Members 
shall be appointed to the Commission under para-
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graph (1) not later than 45 days after the Commis-
sion establishment date specified under subsection 
(a)(2). 
(3) EFFECT OF LACK OF APPOINTMENT BY AP-
POINTMENT DATE.—If 1 or more of the appoint-
ments under paragraph (1) is not made by the ap-
pointment date specified in paragraph (2), the au-
thority to make such appointment or appointments 
shall expire, and the number of members of the 
Commission shall be reduced by the number equal to 
the number of appointments so not made. 
(4) QUALIFICATIONS.—The members of the 
Commission who are not members of Congress and 
who are appointed under paragraph (1) shall be in-
dividuals from private civilian life who are recog-
nized experts and have relevant professional experi-
ence in matters relating to— 
(A) diverse modalities and applications of 
emerging quantum information science and as-
sociated technologies; 
(B) use of emerging quantum information 
science and associated technologies by national 
policy makers and business leaders; or 
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(C) the implementation, funding, or over-
sight of the national and economic security poli-
cies of the United States. 
(c) CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR.— 
(1) CHAIR.—The Chairman of the Committee 
on the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
Transportation of the Senate and the Chairman of 
the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Trans-
portation of the House of Representatives shall 
jointly designate 1 member of the Commission to 
serve as Chair of the Commission. 
(2) VICE CHAIR.—The Ranking Member of the 
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor-
tation of the Senate and the Ranking Member of the 
Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of the 
House of Representatives shall jointly designate 1 
member of the Commission to serve as Vice Chair of 
the Commission. 
(d) PERIOD OF APPOINTMENT AND VACANCIES.— 
Members of the Commission shall be appointed for the life 
of the Commission. A vacancy in the Commission shall not 
affect its powers and shall be filled in the same manner 
as the original appointment was made. 
(e) REVIEW.— 
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(1) IN GENERAL.—The Commission shall carry 
out a review of advances in emerging quantum infor-
mation science and associated technologies. In car-
rying out such review, the Commission shall consider 
the methods, means, and investments necessary to 
advance and secure the development of quantum in-
formation science and associated technologies by the 
United States to comprehensively address the na-
tional and economic security needs of the United 
States. 
(2) COORDINATION.—The Commission shall co-
ordinate with Federal agencies relevant to the Na-
tional Quantum Strategy, including the Department 
of Commerce, the Department of Energy, the Na-
tional Institute of Standards and Technology, the 
National Quantum Coordination Office within the 
Office of Science and Technology Policy, the Depart-
ment of Defense, and the National Science Founda-
tion. 
(3) SCOPE.—In conducting the review required 
by paragraph (1), the Commission shall consider the 
following: 
(A) The global competitiveness of the 
United States in quantum information science 
and associated technologies, including matters 
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relating to national security, economic security, 
defense, domestic supply chain, public-private 
partnerships, and investments. 
(B) Means, methods, and investments for 
the United States to maintain and protect a 
technological advantage in quantum information 
science and associated technologies relating to 
national security and defense. 
(C) Developments and trends in inter-
national cooperation and competitiveness, in-
cluding foreign investments in quantum infor-
mation science and associated technologies that 
are scientifically and materially related to na-
tional security, economic security, and defense. 
(D) Means by which to foster greater em-
phasis and investments in basic and advanced 
research to stimulate government, industry, 
academic and combined initiatives in quantum 
information 
science, 
and 
associated 
tech-
nologies. 
(E) Means by which to foster greater em-
phasis and investments in advanced develop-
ment and test and evaluation of quantum infor-
mation science-enabled capabilities to stimulate 
the growth of the United States quantum infor-
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mation science commercial industry, while also 
supporting and improving acquisition and adop-
tion of quantum information science tech-
nologies for national security purposes. 
(F) Barriers to commercialization and rec-
ommended mechanisms to accelerate technology 
transfer, Federal procurement, and industry ac-
cess to Federal testbeds. 
(G) Workforce and education incentives 
and programs to attract, recruit, and retain 
leading talent in fields relevant to the develop-
ment and sustainment of quantum information 
science technologies. 
(H) Means to establish international 
standards for the use of quantum information 
science application. 
(I) Means to establish data sharing capa-
bilities within and amongst government, indus-
try, and academia to foster collaboration and 
accelerate innovation, while maintaining privacy 
and security for data as required for national 
security, intellectual property, and personal pro-
tection purposes. 
(J) Consideration of the transformative po-
tential and rapidly-changing developments of 
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quantum information science technologies and 
appropriate mechanisms for managing such 
technology related to national security, eco-
nomic security, and defense. 
(K) Means by which to advance all quan-
tum information science technologies and mo-
dalities. 
(L) Comparison of the near-term applica-
tions development programs in the United 
States compared to those of other countries. 
(M) Any other matters the Commission 
deems relevant. 
(f) 
COMMISSION
REPORT
AND
RECOMMENDA-
TIONS.— 
(1) INTERIM REPORT.—Not later than the date 
that is 1 year after the Commission establishment 
date specified in subsection (a)(2), the Commission 
shall submit to Congress and the President an in-
terim report on the status of the review being car-
ried out pursuant to subsection (e)(1), including a 
discussion of any interim recommendations for legis-
lative or administrative action the Commission may 
have. 
(2) FINAL REPORT.—Not later than the date 
that is 2 years after the Commission establishment 
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date specified in subsection (a)(2), the Commission 
shall submit to Congress and the President a final 
report on the findings of the Commission and such 
recommendations as the Commission may have for 
administrative or legislative action. 
(3) FORM.—Each report submitted to Congress 
under this subsection shall be submitted in unclassi-
fied form, but may include a classified annex. 
(g) GOVERNMENT COOPERATION.— 
(1) COOPERATION.—In carrying out its duties, 
the Commission shall receive the full and timely co-
operation of the Secretary of Commerce and the 
heads of other Federal departments and agencies in 
providing the Commission with analysis, briefings, 
and other information necessary for the fulfillment 
of its responsibilities. 
(2) LIAISON.—The Secretary of Commerce 
shall designate at least 1 officer or employee of the 
Department of Commerce to serve as a liaison offi-
cer between the Department and the Commission. 
(3) DETAILEES
AUTHORIZED.—The Secretary 
of Commerce and the heads of other departments 
and agencies of the Federal Government may pro-
vide, and the Commission may accept and employ, 
personnel detailed from the Department of Com-
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merce and such other departments and agencies, 
without reimbursement. 
(4) FACILITATION.— 
(A) INDEPENDENT, NONGOVERNMENT IN-
STITUTE.—Not later than the date that is 45 
days after the Commission establishment date 
specified in subsection (a)(2), the Secretary of 
Commerce may make available to the Commis-
sion the services of an independent, nongovern-
mental institute described in section 501(c)(3) 
of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, and ex-
empt from tax under section 501(a) of such 
Code, that has recognized credentials and ex-
pertise in quantum information science and as-
sociated technologies in order to facilitate the 
Commission’s discharge of its duties under this 
section. 
(B) FEDERALLY FUNDED RESEARCH AND 
DEVELOPMENT
CENTER.—On request of the 
Commission, the Secretary of Commerce shall 
make available the services of a federally fund-
ed research and development center that is cov-
ered by a sponsoring agreement of the Depart-
ment of Commerce in order to enhance the 
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Commission’s efforts to discharge its duties 
under this section. 
(5) EXPEDITION OF SECURITY CLEARANCES.— 
The Office of Senate Security and the Office of 
House Security shall ensure the expedited processing 
of appropriate security clearances under processes 
developed for the clearance of legislative branch em-
ployees for any personnel appointed to the Commis-
sion by their respective offices of the Senate and 
House of Representatives and any personnel ap-
pointed by the Executive Director appointed under 
subsection (h). 
(6) SERVICES.— 
(A) DEPARTMENT
OF
COMMERCE
SERV-
ICES.—The Secretary of Commerce may provide 
to the Commission, on a nonreimbursable basis, 
such administrative services, funds, staff, facili-
ties, and other support services as are necessary 
for the performance of the Commission’s duties 
under this section. 
(B) OTHER AGENCIES.—In addition to any 
support provided under paragraph (1), the 
heads of other Federal departments and agen-
cies may provide to the Commission such serv-
ices, funds, facilities, staff, and other support 
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as the heads of such departments and agencies 
determine advisable and as may be authorized 
by law. 
(h) STAFF.— 
(1) STATUS
AS
FEDERAL
EMPLOYEES.—Not-
withstanding the requirements of section 2105 of 
title 5, United States Code, including the required 
supervision under subsection (a)(3) of such section, 
any member of the Commission who is not a Mem-
ber of Congress shall be considered to be a Federal 
employee. 
(2) EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR.—The Commission 
shall appoint and fix the rate of basic pay for an Ex-
ecutive Director in accordance with section 3161(d) 
of title 5, United States Code. 
(3) PAY.—The Executive Director, with the ap-
proval of the Commission, may appoint and fix the 
rate of basic pay for additional personnel as staff of 
the Commission in accordance with section 3161(d) 
of title 5, United States Code. 
(i) PERSONAL SERVICES.— 
(1) AUTHORITY
TO
PROCURE.—The Commis-
sion may— 
(A) procure the services of experts or con-
sultants (or of organizations of experts or con-
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sultants) in accordance with the provisions of 
section 3109 of title 5, United States Code; and 
(B) pay in connection with such services 
travel expenses of individuals, including trans-
portation and per diem in lieu of subsistence, 
while such individuals are traveling from their 
homes or places of business to duty stations. 
(2) MAXIMUM
DAILY
PAY
RATES.—The daily 
rate paid an expert or consultant procured pursuant 
to paragraph (1) may not exceed the daily rate paid 
a person occupying a position at level IV of the Ex-
ecutive Schedule under section 5315 of title 5, 
United States Code. 
(j) AUTHORITY TO ACCEPT GIFTS.—The Commis-
sion may accept, use, and dispose of gifts or donations 
of services, goods, and property from non-Federal entities 
for the purposes of aiding and facilitating the work of the 
Commission. The authority in this subsection does not ex-
tend to gifts of money. Gifts accepted under this authority 
shall be documented, and conflicts of interest or the ap-
pearance of conflicts of interest shall be avoided. Subject 
to the authority in this section, members of the Commis-
sion shall otherwise comply with rules set forth by the Se-
lect Committee on Ethics of the Senate and the Committee 
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on Ethics of the House of Representatives governing em-
ployees of the Senate and House of Representatives. 
(k) 
LEGISLATIVE
ADVISORY
COMMITTEE.—The 
Commission shall operate as a legislative advisory com-
mittee. 
(l) CONTRACTING
AUTHORITY.—The Commission 
may acquire administrative supplies and equipment for 
Commission use to the extent funds are available. 
(m) USE
OF GOVERNMENT INFORMATION.—The 
Commission may secure directly from any department or 
agency of the Federal Government such information as the 
Commission considers necessary to carry out its duties. 
Upon such request of the chair of the Commission, the 
head of such department or agency shall furnish such in-
formation to the Commission. 
(n) POSTAL SERVICES.—The Commission may use 
the United States mail in the same manner and under the 
same conditions as Federal departments and agencies. 
(o) SPACE FOR USE OF COMMISSION.—Not later 
than 30 days after the establishment date of the Commis-
sion, the Administrator of General Services, in consulta-
tion with the Commission, shall identify and make avail-
able suitable excess space within the Federal space inven-
tory to house the operations of the Commission. If the Ad-
ministrator is not able to make such suitable excess space 
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available within such 30-day period, the Commission may 
lease space to the extent the funds are available. 
(p) REMOVAL OF MEMBERS.—A member may be re-
moved from the Commission for cause by the individual 
serving in the position responsible for the original appoint-
ment of such member under subsection (b)(1), provided 
that notice has first been provided to such member of the 
cause for removal and voted and agreed upon by 3⁄4 of 
the members serving. A vacancy created by the removal 
of a member under this subsection shall not affect the 
powers of the Commission, and shall be filled in the same 
manner as the original appointment was made. 
(q) TERMINATION.—The Commission shall terminate 
on the date that is 540 days after the date on which it 
submits the final report required by subsection (f). 
(r) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—There are authorized to be 
appropriated such sums as may be necessary to 
carry out this section. 
(2) AVAILABILITY.—Amounts authorized to be 
appropriated pursuant to this subsection are author-
ized to remain available until the termination of the 
Commission under subsection (q). 
(3) SUPPLEMENT
NOT
SUPPLANT.—Amounts 
authorized to be appropriated under this subsection 
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shall be in addition to, and shall not be construed 
to limit, assistance that may be provided under sub-
section (g)(6). 
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