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National Quantum Initiative Act

USA115th CongressHR-6227| House 
| Updated: 12/21/2018
Lamar Smith

Lamar Smith

Republican Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (36)
David Schweikert (Republican)Mo Brooks (Republican)Clay Higgins (Republican)Frank D. Lucas (Republican)Roger Marshall (Republican)Randy Hultgren (Republican)Neal P. Dunn (Republican)Bill Foster (Democratic)Andy Biggs (Republican)Paul Tonko (Democratic)Dana Rohrabacher (Republican)Peter A. DeFazio (Democratic)Elizabeth H. Esty (Democratic)Barry Loudermilk (Republican)Ralph Lee Abraham (Republican)Matt Cartwright (Democratic)Jacky Rosen (Democratic)Will Hurd (Republican)Mark Takano (Democratic)Bruce Westerman (Republican)Stephen Knight (Republican)Daniel Lipinski (Democratic)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Donald S. Beyer (Democratic)Jerry McNerney (Democratic)Debbie Lesko (Republican)Eddie Bernice Johnson (Democratic)Bill Posey (Republican)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)Ralph Norman (Republican)Troy Balderson (Republican)Brian Babin (Republican)Barbara Comstock (Republican)Colleen Hanabusa (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, Science, Space, and Technology Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.

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Timeline
Jun 26, 2018
Introduced in House
Jun 26, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Jun 27, 2018
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 27, 2018
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Sep 13, 2018
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 740.
Sep 13, 2018
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 115-950.
Sep 13, 2018
Mr. Smith (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Sep 13, 2018
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8229-8234)
Sep 13, 2018
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6227.
Sep 13, 2018
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)
Sep 13, 2018
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8229-8231)
Sep 13, 2018
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 17, 2018
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Nov 27, 2018

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 115-3143
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Thune with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 115-389.
Dec 13, 2018
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Dec 13, 2018
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Dec 13, 2018
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S7625)
Dec 13, 2018
Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Dec 17, 2018
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Dec 19, 2018
Mr. Smith (TX) moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment. (consideration: CR H10297-10302, H10317-10318)
Dec 19, 2018
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.
Dec 19, 2018
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.
Dec 20, 2018
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)
View Vote
Dec 20, 2018
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 21, 2018
Presented to President.
Dec 21, 2018
Signed by President.
Dec 21, 2018
Became Public Law No: 115-368.
  • June 26, 2018
    Introduced in House


  • June 26, 2018
    Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.


  • June 27, 2018
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • June 27, 2018
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • September 13, 2018
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 740.


  • September 13, 2018
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 115-950.


  • September 13, 2018
    Mr. Smith (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • September 13, 2018
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8229-8234)


  • September 13, 2018
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6227.


  • September 13, 2018
    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)


  • September 13, 2018
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8229-8231)


  • September 13, 2018
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • September 17, 2018
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • November 27, 2018

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 115-3143
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Thune with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 115-389.


  • December 13, 2018
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.


  • December 13, 2018
    Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.


  • December 13, 2018
    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S7625)


  • December 13, 2018
    Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent.


  • December 17, 2018
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • December 19, 2018
    Mr. Smith (TX) moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment. (consideration: CR H10297-10302, H10317-10318)


  • December 19, 2018
    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.


  • December 19, 2018
    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.


  • December 20, 2018
    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)
    View Vote


  • December 20, 2018
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • December 21, 2018
    Presented to President.


  • December 21, 2018
    Signed by President.


  • December 21, 2018
    Became Public Law No: 115-368.

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  • S 115-3143: National Quantum Initiative Act
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National Quantum Initiative Act

USA115th CongressHR-6227| House 
| Updated: 12/21/2018
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.

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Timeline
Jun 26, 2018
Introduced in House
Jun 26, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Jun 27, 2018
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 27, 2018
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Sep 13, 2018
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 740.
Sep 13, 2018
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 115-950.
Sep 13, 2018
Mr. Smith (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Sep 13, 2018
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8229-8234)
Sep 13, 2018
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6227.
Sep 13, 2018
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)
Sep 13, 2018
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8229-8231)
Sep 13, 2018
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 17, 2018
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Nov 27, 2018

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 115-3143
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Thune with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 115-389.
Dec 13, 2018
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Dec 13, 2018
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Dec 13, 2018
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S7625)
Dec 13, 2018
Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Dec 17, 2018
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Dec 19, 2018
Mr. Smith (TX) moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment. (consideration: CR H10297-10302, H10317-10318)
Dec 19, 2018
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.
Dec 19, 2018
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.
Dec 20, 2018
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)
View Vote
Dec 20, 2018
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 21, 2018
Presented to President.
Dec 21, 2018
Signed by President.
Dec 21, 2018
Became Public Law No: 115-368.
  • June 26, 2018
    Introduced in House


  • June 26, 2018
    Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.


  • June 27, 2018
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • June 27, 2018
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • September 13, 2018
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 740.


  • September 13, 2018
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 115-950.


  • September 13, 2018
    Mr. Smith (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • September 13, 2018
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8229-8234)


  • September 13, 2018
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6227.


  • September 13, 2018
    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)


  • September 13, 2018
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8229-8231)


  • September 13, 2018
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • September 17, 2018
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • November 27, 2018

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 115-3143
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Thune with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 115-389.


  • December 13, 2018
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.


  • December 13, 2018
    Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.


  • December 13, 2018
    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S7625)


  • December 13, 2018
    Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent.


  • December 17, 2018
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • December 19, 2018
    Mr. Smith (TX) moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment. (consideration: CR H10297-10302, H10317-10318)


  • December 19, 2018
    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.


  • December 19, 2018
    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.


  • December 20, 2018
    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)
    View Vote


  • December 20, 2018
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • December 21, 2018
    Presented to President.


  • December 21, 2018
    Signed by President.


  • December 21, 2018
    Became Public Law No: 115-368.
Lamar Smith

Lamar Smith

Republican Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (36)
David Schweikert (Republican)Mo Brooks (Republican)Clay Higgins (Republican)Frank D. Lucas (Republican)Roger Marshall (Republican)Randy Hultgren (Republican)Neal P. Dunn (Republican)Bill Foster (Democratic)Andy Biggs (Republican)Paul Tonko (Democratic)Dana Rohrabacher (Republican)Peter A. DeFazio (Democratic)Elizabeth H. Esty (Democratic)Barry Loudermilk (Republican)Ralph Lee Abraham (Republican)Matt Cartwright (Democratic)Jacky Rosen (Democratic)Will Hurd (Republican)Mark Takano (Democratic)Bruce Westerman (Republican)Stephen Knight (Republican)Daniel Lipinski (Democratic)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Donald S. Beyer (Democratic)Jerry McNerney (Democratic)Debbie Lesko (Republican)Eddie Bernice Johnson (Democratic)Bill Posey (Republican)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)Ralph Norman (Republican)Troy Balderson (Republican)Brian Babin (Republican)Barbara Comstock (Republican)Colleen Hanabusa (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, Science, Space, and Technology Committee

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • S 115-3143: National Quantum Initiative Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Advanced technology and technological innovationsAdvisory bodiesCongressional oversightDepartment of EnergyExecutive agency funding and structureGovernment studies and investigationsIntergovernmental relationsResearch administration and fundingScience and engineering education