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National Quantum Initiative Act

USA115th CongressS-3143| Senate 
| Updated: 11/27/2018
John Thune

John Thune

Republican Senator

South Dakota

Cosponsors (5)
Kamala D. Harris (Democratic)Bill Nelson (Democratic)Marco Rubio (Republican)Cory Gardner (Republican)Steve Daines (Republican)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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 "quantum information science" as the use of quantum mechanics for the storage, transmission, manipulation, or measurement of information in ways that offer advantages to classical capabilities. 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 the program and quantum information science trends and developments. NIST shall carry out specified quantum science activities and convene a consortium 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.

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Timeline
Jun 26, 2018
Introduced in Senate
Jun 26, 2018
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Aug 1, 2018
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Nov 27, 2018
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.
Nov 27, 2018
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 676.
Dec 21, 2018

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 115-6227
Presented to President.
  • June 26, 2018
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 26, 2018
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • August 1, 2018
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • November 27, 2018
    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.


  • November 27, 2018
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 676.


  • December 21, 2018

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 115-6227
    Presented to President.

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • HR 115-6227: National Quantum Initiative Act
Advanced technology and technological innovationsAdvisory bodiesIntergovernmental relationsResearch administration and fundingScience and engineering education

National Quantum Initiative Act

USA115th CongressS-3143| Senate 
| Updated: 11/27/2018
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 "quantum information science" as the use of quantum mechanics for the storage, transmission, manipulation, or measurement of information in ways that offer advantages to classical capabilities. 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 the program and quantum information science trends and developments. NIST shall carry out specified quantum science activities and convene a consortium 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.

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Timeline
Jun 26, 2018
Introduced in Senate
Jun 26, 2018
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Aug 1, 2018
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Nov 27, 2018
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.
Nov 27, 2018
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 676.
Dec 21, 2018

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 115-6227
Presented to President.
  • June 26, 2018
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 26, 2018
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • August 1, 2018
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • November 27, 2018
    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.


  • November 27, 2018
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 676.


  • December 21, 2018

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 115-6227
    Presented to President.
John Thune

John Thune

Republican Senator

South Dakota

Cosponsors (5)
Kamala D. Harris (Democratic)Bill Nelson (Democratic)Marco Rubio (Republican)Cory Gardner (Republican)Steve Daines (Republican)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • HR 115-6227: National Quantum Initiative Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Advanced technology and technological innovationsAdvisory bodiesIntergovernmental relationsResearch administration and fundingScience and engineering education