To amend the National Quantum Initiative Act to require a biennial report on the progress of the Subcommittee on Quantum Information Science of the National Science and Technology Council in implementing the national workforce strategic plan, and for other purposes.

Key Points

• This bill, introduced by Representative Lawler, would require the government to provide a progress report every two years on how it is building a workforce for quantum science.
• The reports would go to the President and Congress, detailing what progress has been made in training workers and what challenges the government is facing in this high-tech field.
• Quantum science is a complex field of technology that could lead to much faster computers and more secure communications, but it requires a highly skilled workforce to succeed.
• By requiring these regular updates, the bill aims to ensure the national strategy for training these specialized workers stays on track and adapts to new technology needs.

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