This legislation amends the National Quantum Initiative Act by adding a new section focused on upgrading and improving access to quantum research resources. It authorizes the National Science Foundation (NSF) to award grants to institutions of higher education or eligible nonprofit organizations, or consortia thereof, to enhance research facilities and access to critical equipment and instrumentation for quantum information science, technology, and engineering. These grants are intended to accelerate quantum information science, technology, and engineering research and development. The grants will facilitate quantum research and development through several key activities. This includes upgrading or adding research resources to accelerate the development of quantum technologies, addressing implementation roadblocks, and meeting materials needs for the quantum supply chain. Furthermore, funding will enhance access to equipment and instrumentation, including at partnering institutions, by facilitating information sharing, coordination, scheduling, education, and providing meaningful hands-on learning experiences for students, including those at community and technical colleges. Finally, the grants will support professional staff to operate and improve these vital research resources, with institutions and industry partners required to submit applications for funding.
Quantum Instrumentation for Science and Engineering Act
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Science, Technology, Communications
Quantum Instrumentation for Science and Engineering Act
USA119th CongressHR-8237| House
| Updated: 4/9/2026
This legislation amends the National Quantum Initiative Act by adding a new section focused on upgrading and improving access to quantum research resources. It authorizes the National Science Foundation (NSF) to award grants to institutions of higher education or eligible nonprofit organizations, or consortia thereof, to enhance research facilities and access to critical equipment and instrumentation for quantum information science, technology, and engineering. These grants are intended to accelerate quantum information science, technology, and engineering research and development. The grants will facilitate quantum research and development through several key activities. This includes upgrading or adding research resources to accelerate the development of quantum technologies, addressing implementation roadblocks, and meeting materials needs for the quantum supply chain. Furthermore, funding will enhance access to equipment and instrumentation, including at partnering institutions, by facilitating information sharing, coordination, scheduling, education, and providing meaningful hands-on learning experiences for students, including those at community and technical colleges. Finally, the grants will support professional staff to operate and improve these vital research resources, with institutions and industry partners required to submit applications for funding.