National Quantum Initiative Act

Bill: 115-hr-6227
Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Lamar [R-TX-21]
Introduced: 2018-06-26 in the House
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Advanced technology and technological innovations
Advisory bodies
Congressional oversight
Department of Energy
Executive agency funding and structure
Government studies and investigations
Intergovernmental relations
Research administration and funding
Science and engineering education

Summary:
action_date: 2018-06-26
text: 

National Quantum Initiative Act

 
This bill directs the President to implement a National Quantum Initiative Program to, among other things, establish the goals and priorities for a 10-year plan to accelerate the development of quantum information science and technology applications.
 
The bill defines &quot;quantum information science&quot; as the storage, transmission, manipulation, or measurement of information that is encoded in systems that can only be described by the laws of quantum physics. 
 
The National Science and Technology Council shall establish a Subcommittee on Quantum Information Science, including membership from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), to guide program activities.
 
The President must establish a National Quantum Initiative Advisory Committee to advise the President and subcommittee on quantum information science and technology research and development. 
 
NIST shall carry out specified quantum science activities and convene a workshop to discuss the development of a quantum information science and technology industry. 
 
The National Science Foundation shall:
 
 
carry out a basic research and education program on quantum information science and engineering, and 
 
award grants for the establishment of Multidisciplinary Centers for Quantum Research and Education. 
 
 
The Department of Energy (DOE) shall carry out a basic research program on quantum information science. 
 
The Office of Science of DOE shall establish and operate National Quantum Information Science Research Centers to conduct basic research to accelerate scientific breakthroughs in quantum information science and technology.

action_date: 2018-12-21
text: 

National Quantum Initiative Act

 
TITLE I--NATIONAL QUANTUM INITIATIVE
 
(Sec. 101) This bill directs the President to implement a National Quantum Initiative Program to, among other things, establish the goals and priorities for a 10-year plan to accelerate the development of quantum information science and technology applications.
 
Quantum information science is the use of the laws of quantum physics for the storage, transmission, manipulation, or measurement of information. 
 
(Sec. 103) The National Science and Technology Council shall establish a Subcommittee on Quantum Information Science, including membership from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), to guide program activities.
 
(Sec. 104) The President must establish a National Quantum Initiative Advisory Committee to advise the President and subcommittee on the program and trends and developments in quantum information science and technology.
 
TITLE II--NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY QUANTUM ACTIVITIES
 
(Sec. 201) NIST shall carry out specified quantum science activities and convene a consortium to identify the future measurement, standards, cybersecurity, and other needs to support the development of a quantum information science and technology industry.
 
TITLE III--NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION QUANTUM ACTIVITIES
 
(Sec. 301) The National Science Foundation shall:
 
 
carry out a basic research and education program on quantum information science and engineering, and 
 
award grants for the establishment of Multidisciplinary Centers for Quantum Research and Education. 
 
 
TITLE IV--DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY QUANTUM ACTIVITIES
 
(Sec. 401) The Department of Energy (DOE) shall carry out a basic research program on quantum information science. 
 
(Sec. 402) The Office of Science of DOE shall establish and operate National Quantum Information Science Research Centers to conduct basic research to accelerate scientific breakthroughs in quantum information science and technology.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-12-21
text: Became Public Law No: 115-368.
action_date: 2018-12-21
text: Became Public Law No: 115-368.
action_date: 2018-12-21
text: Signed by President.
action_date: 2018-12-21
text: Signed by President.
action_date: 2018-12-21
text: Presented to President.
action_date: 2018-12-21
text: Presented to President.
action_date: 2018-12-19
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2018-12-19
text: On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 348 - 11 (Roll no. 442). (text: CR H10298-10300)
action_date: 2018-12-19
text: Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 348 - 11 (Roll no. 442).(text: CR H10298-10300)
action_date: 2018-12-19
text: At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Smith (TX) objected to the Yea - Nay vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.
action_date: 2018-12-19
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the motion to suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment to H.R. 6227.
action_date: 2018-12-19
text: Mr. Smith (TX) moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment. (consideration: CR H10297-10302, H10317-10318)
action_date: 2018-12-17
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2018-12-13
text: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2018-12-13
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2018-12-13
text: Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S7625)
action_date: 2018-12-13
text: Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2018-12-13
text: Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2018-09-17
text: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
action_date: 2018-09-13
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2018-09-13
text: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8229-8231)
action_date: 2018-09-13
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H8229-8231)
action_date: 2018-09-13
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6227.
action_date: 2018-09-13
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8229-8234)
action_date: 2018-09-13
text: Mr. Smith (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
action_date: 2018-09-13
text: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 740.
action_date: 2018-09-13
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 115-950.
action_date: 2018-09-13
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 115-950.
action_date: 2018-06-27
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2018-06-27
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2018-06-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
action_date: 2018-06-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-06-26
text: Introduced in House

Enacted as: number: 115-368