National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act
Rep. Weber Introduces the National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act to Secure U.S. Tech Leadership
This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process and is being reviewed by the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. It is actively moving forward as it waits for the committee to discuss and vote on the proposal. There are no other scheduled actions at this time.
Legislative Progress
Quantum technology is a rare area where both parties usually agree to spend money to compete with other countries. While this specific bill is new, the program it supports is very popular.
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Impact Analysis
Personal Impact
Federal employees at NIST, NSF, DOE, NASA, and other participating agencies gain expanded roles and resources for quantum research, development, and coordination. The bill creates new positions including a four-year-term Director of the National Quantum Coordination Office and a NASA quantum coordinator, and authorizes new research centers and programs that federal staff will lead.
“Designate an individual responsible for coordinating quantum activities across the agency”
Milestones
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Votes
No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
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Congressional Bill
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National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act
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