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116TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 6919 
To require the Secretary of Commerce to conduct a study on quantum 
computing, and for other purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MAY 19, 2020 
Mr. GRIFFITH introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Com-
mittee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on 
Science, Space, and Technology, and Foreign Affairs, for a period to be 
subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration 
of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee con-
cerned 
A BILL 
To require the Secretary of Commerce to conduct a study 
on quantum computing, 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 ‘‘Advancing Quantum 
Computing Act’’. 
SEC. 2. QUANTUM COMPUTING STUDY. 
(a) IN GENERAL.— 
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(1) STUDY REQUIRED.—Not later than 2 years 
after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Sec-
retary of Commerce, in coordination with the head 
of any other appropriate Federal agency, shall con-
duct a study on the impact of quantum computing 
on United States businesses conducting interstate 
commerce. 
(2) REQUIREMENTS
FOR
STUDY.—In con-
ducting the study, the Secretary shall do the fol-
lowing: 
(A) Conduct a survey of quantum com-
puting through outreach to participating enti-
ties to— 
(i) establish a list of the industry sec-
tors that develop and use quantum com-
puting; 
(ii) establish a list of public-private 
partnerships focused on promoting the 
adoption, and use of quantum computing; 
(iii) provide a description of the ways 
such industry sectors develop, use, or pro-
mote the use of quantum computing; and 
(iv) provide a description of some of 
the advantages or disadvantages quantum 
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computing may present for United States 
businesses. 
(B) Conduct a survey of Federal activity 
related to quantum computing to— 
(i) establish a comprehensive list of 
Federal agencies asserting jurisdiction over 
entities and industry sectors identified 
under subparagraph (A)(i); 
(ii) identify all interagency activities 
related to quantum computing; 
(iii) develop a brief description of the 
jurisdiction and expertise of the Federal 
agencies as it relates to quantum com-
puting; and 
(iv) identify each Federal rule, regula-
tion, guideline, policy, and other Federal 
activity implemented by each Federal agen-
cy. 
(C) Conduct an international survey of 
other countries to establish a compendium at 
least 10 and not more than 15 countries con-
sisting of each country’s national strategy on 
quantum computing to determine where the 
United States ranks with respect to the adop-
tion of quantum computing. 
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(D) Conduct a survey of the marketplace 
and supply chain of quantum computing to— 
(i) assess the severity of risks posed 
to such marketplace and supply chain; 
(ii) review the ability of foreign gov-
ernments or third parties to exploit such 
supply chain in a manner that raises risks 
to the economic and national security of 
the United States; and 
(iii) identify emerging risks and long- 
term trends in such marketplace and sup-
ply chain. 
(b) REPORT
TO
CONGRESS.—Not later than 6 
months after the completion of the study required pursu-
ant to subsection (a), the Secretary, in coordination with 
the head of any other appropriate Federal agency, shall 
submit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the 
House of Representatives and the Committee on Com-
merce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a report 
that contains— 
(1) the results of the study conducted under 
subsection (a); and 
(2) recommendations to— 
(A) address any duplicative Federal rule, 
regulation, guideline, policy, and other Federal 
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activity acting as a barrier to the adoption of 
quantum computing; 
(B) develop and implement a comprehen-
sive plan to promote the growth of the adoption 
of quantum computing; 
(C) develop policies that States can adopt 
to encourage the growth of quantum computing; 
(D) develop a national strategy to advance 
the position in the world of business sectors in 
the United States on the adoption of quantum 
computing; 
(E) develop strategies to mitigate current 
and emerging risks to the marketplace and sup-
ply chain of quantum computing; and 
(F) develop legislation to accomplish such 
recommendations. 
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