[Congressional Bills 115th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 6227 Engrossed Amendment Senate (EAS)]
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In the Senate of the United States,
December 13, 2018.
Resolved, That the bill from the House of Representatives (H.R.
6227) entitled ``An Act to provide for a coordinated Federal program to
accelerate quantum research and development for the economic and
national security of the United States.'', do pass with the following
AMENDMENT:
Strike all after the enacting clause and insert the
following:
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS.
(a) Short Title.--This Act may be cited as the ``National Quantum
Initiative Act''.
(b) Table of Contents.--The table of contents of this Act is as
follows:
Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents.
Sec. 2. Definitions.
Sec. 3. Purposes.
TITLE I--NATIONAL QUANTUM INITIATIVE
Sec. 101. National Quantum Initiative Program.
Sec. 102. National Quantum Coordination Office.
Sec. 103. Subcommittee on Quantum Information Science.
Sec. 104. National Quantum Initiative Advisory Committee.
Sec. 105. Sunset.
TITLE II--NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY QUANTUM
ACTIVITIES
Sec. 201. National Institute of Standards and Technology activities and
quantum consortium.
TITLE III--NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION QUANTUM ACTIVITIES
Sec. 301. Quantum information science research and education program.
Sec. 302. Multidisciplinary Centers for Quantum Research and Education.
TITLE IV--DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY QUANTUM ACTIVITIES
Sec. 401. Quantum Information Science Research program.
Sec. 402. National Quantum Information Science Research Centers.
SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS.
In this Act:
(1) Advisory committee.--The term ``Advisory Committee''
means the National Quantum Initiative Advisory Committee
established under section 104(a).
(2) Appropriate committees of congress.--The term
``appropriate committees of Congress'' means--
(A) the Committee on Commerce, Science, and
Transportation of the Senate;
(B) the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
of the Senate; and
(C) the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology
of the House of Representatives.
(3) Coordination office.--The term ``Coordination Office''
means the National Quantum Coordination Office established
under section 102(a).
(4) Institution of higher education.--The term
``institution of higher education'' has the meaning given the
term in section 101(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20
U.S.C. 1001(a)).
(5) Program.--The term ``Program'' means the National
Quantum Initiative Program implemented under section 101(a).
(6) Quantum information science.--The term ``quantum
information science'' means the use of the laws of quantum
physics for the storage, transmission, manipulation, computing,
or measurement of information.
(7) Subcommittee.--The term ``Subcommittee'' means the
Subcommittee on Quantum Information Science of the National
Science and Technology Council established under section
103(a).
SEC. 3. PURPOSES.
The purpose of this Act is to ensure the continued leadership of
the United States in quantum information science and its technology
applications by--
(1) supporting research, development, demonstration, and
application of quantum information science and technology--
(A) to expand the number of researchers, educators,
and students with training in quantum information
science and technology to develop a workforce pipeline;
(B) to promote the development and inclusion of
multidisciplinary curriculum and research opportunities
for quantum information science at the undergraduate,
graduate, and postdoctoral level;
(C) to address basic research knowledge gaps,
including computational research gaps;
(D) to promote the further development of
facilities and centers available for quantum
information science and technology research, testing
and education; and
(E) to stimulate research on and promote more rapid
development of quantum-based technologies;
(2) improving the interagency planning and coordination of
Federal research and development of quantum information science
and technology;
(3) maximizing the effectiveness of the Federal
Government's quantum information science and technology
research, development, and demonstration programs;
(4) promoting collaboration among the Federal Government,
Federal laboratories, industry, and universities; and
(5) promoting the development of international standards
for quantum information science and technology security--
(A) to facilitate technology innovation and private
sector commercialization; and
(B) to meet economic and national security goals.
TITLE I--NATIONAL QUANTUM INITIATIVE
SEC. 101. NATIONAL QUANTUM INITIATIVE PROGRAM.
(a) In General.--The President shall implement a National Quantum
Initiative Program.
(b) Requirements.--In carrying out the Program, the President,
acting through Federal agencies, councils, working groups,
subcommittees, and the Coordination Office, as the President considers
appropriate, shall--
(1) establish the goals, priorities, and metrics for a 10-
year plan to accelerate development of quantum information
science and technology applications in the United States;
(2) invest in fundamental Federal quantum information
science and technology research, development, demonstration,
and other activities to achieve the goals established under
paragraph (1);
(3) invest in activities to develop a quantum information
science and technology workforce pipeline;
(4) provide for interagency planning and coordination of
Federal quantum information science and technology research,
development, demonstration, standards engagement, and other
activities under the Program;
(5) partner with industry and universities to leverage
knowledge and resources; and
(6) leverage existing Federal investments efficiently to
advance Program goals and priorities established under
paragraph (1).
SEC. 102. NATIONAL QUANTUM COORDINATION OFFICE.
(a) Establishment.--
(1) In general.--The President shall establish a National
Quantum Coordination Office.
(2) Administration.--The Coordination Office shall have--
(A) a Director appointed by the Director of the
Office of Science and Technology Policy, in
consultation with the Secretary of Commerce, the
Director of the National Science Foundation, and the
Secretary of Energy; and
(B) staff comprised of employees detailed from the
Federal departments and agencies described in section
103(b).
(b) Responsibilities.--The Coordination Office shall--
(1) provide technical and administrative support to--
(A) the Subcommittee; and
(B) the Advisory Committee;
(2) oversee interagency coordination of the Program,
including by encouraging and supporting joint agency
solicitation and selection of applications for funding of
activities under the Program;
(3) serve as the point of contact on Federal civilian
quantum information science and technology activities for
Federal departments and agencies, industry, universities
professional societies, State governments, and such other
persons as the Coordination Office considers appropriate to
exchange technical and programmatic information;
(4) ensure coordination among the collaborative ventures or
consortia established under section 201(a), Multidisciplinary
Centers for Quantum Research and Education established under
section 302(a), and the National Quantum Information Science
Research Centers established under section 402(a);
(5) conduct public outreach, including the dissemination of
findings and recommendations of the Advisory Committee, as
appropriate;
(6) promote access to and early application of the
technologies, innovations, and expertise derived from Program
activities to agency missions and systems across the Federal
Government, and to industry, including startup companies; and
(7) promote access, through appropriate Federal Government
agencies, and an open and competitive merit-reviewed process,
to existing quantum computing and communication systems
developed by industry, universities, and Federal laboratories
to the general user community in pursuit of discovery of the
new applications of such systems.
(c) Funding.--Funds necessary to carry out the activities of the
Coordination Office shall be made available each fiscal year by the
Federal departments and agencies described in section 103(b), as
determined by the Director of the Office of Science and Technology
Policy.
SEC. 103. SUBCOMMITTEE ON QUANTUM INFORMATION SCIENCE.
(a) Establishment.--The President shall establish, through the
National Science and Technology Council, the Subcommittee on Quantum
Information Science.
(b) Membership.--The Subcommittee shall include a representative
of--
(1) the National Institute of Standards and Technology;
(2) the National Science Foundation;
(3) the Department of Energy;
(4) the National Aeronautics and Space Administration;
(5) the Department of Defense;
(6) the Office of the Director of National Intelligence;
(7) the Office of Management and Budget;
(8) the Office of Science and Technology Policy; and
(9) such other Federal department or agency as the
President considers appropriate.
(c) Chairpersons.--The Subcommittee shall be jointly chaired by the
Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology, the
Director of the National Science Foundation, and the Secretary of
Energy.
(d) Responsibilities.--The Subcommittee shall--
(1) coordinate the quantum information science and
technology research, information sharing about international
standards development and use, and education activities and
programs of the Federal agencies;
(2) establish goals and priorities of the Program, based on
identified knowledge and workforce gaps and other national
needs;
(3) assess and recommend Federal infrastructure needs to
support the Program;
(4) assess the status, development, and diversity of the
United States quantum information science workforce;
(5) assess the global outlook for quantum information
science research and development efforts;
(6) evaluate opportunities for international cooperation
with strategic allies on research and development in quantum
information science and technology; and
(7) propose a coordinated interagency budget for the
Program to the Office of Management and Budget to ensure the
maintenance of a balanced quantum information science research
portfolio and an appropriate level of research effort.
(e) Strategic Plans.--In order to guide the activities of the
Program and meet the goals, priorities, and anticipated outcomes of the
Federal departments and agencies described in subsection (b), the
Subcommittee shall--
(1) not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of
this Act, develop a 5-year strategic plan;
(2) not later than 6 years after the date of enactment of
this Act, develop a subsequent 5-year strategic plan; and
(3) periodically update each plan, as necessary.
(f) Submittal to Congress.--The chairpersons of the Subcommittee
shall submit to the President, the Advisory Committee, and the
appropriate committees of Congress each strategic plan developed under
subsection (e) and any updates thereto.
(g) Annual Program Budget Report.--
(1) In general.--Each year, concurrent with the annual
budget request submitted by the President to Congress under
section 1105 of title 31, United States Code, the chairpersons
of the Subcommittee shall submit to the appropriate committees
of Congress and such other committees of Congress as the
chairpersons deem appropriate a report on the budget for the
Program.
(2) Contents.--Each report submitted under paragraph (1)
shall include the following:
(A) The budget of the Program for the current
fiscal year, for each Federal department and agency
described in subsection (b).
(B) The budget proposed for the Program for the
next fiscal year, for each Federal department and
agency described in subsection (b).
(C) An analysis of the progress made toward
achieving the goals and priorities established under
subsection (d)(2).
SEC. 104. NATIONAL QUANTUM INITIATIVE ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
(a) In General.--The President shall establish a National Quantum
Initiative Advisory Committee.
(b) Qualifications.--The Advisory Committee shall consist of
members, appointed by the President, who are representative of
industry, universities, and Federal laboratories and are qualified to
provide advice and information on quantum information science and
technology research, development, demonstrations, standards, education,
technology transfer, commercial application, or national security and
economic concerns.
(c) Membership Consideration.--In selecting the members of the
Advisory Committee, the President may seek and give consideration to
recommendations from the Congress, industry, the scientific community
(including the National Academy of Sciences, scientific professional
societies, and universities), the defense community, and other
appropriate organizations.
(d) Duties.--
(1) In general.--The Advisory Committee shall advise the
President and the Subcommittee and make recommendations for the
President to consider when reviewing and revising the Program.
(2) Independent assessments.--The Advisory Committee shall
conduct periodic, independent assessments of--
(A) any trends or developments in quantum
information science and technology;
(B) the progress made in implementing the Program;
(C) the management, coordination, implementation,
and activities of the Program;
(D) whether the Program activities and the goals
and priorities established under section 103(d)(2) are
helping to maintain United States leadership in quantum
information science and technology;
(E) whether a need exists to revise the Program;
(F) whether opportunities exist for international
cooperation with strategic allies on research and
development in, and the development of open standards
for, quantum information science and technology; and
(G) whether national security, societal, economic,
legal, and workforce concerns are adequately addressed
by the Program.
(e) Reports.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment
of this Act, and at least biennially thereafter, the Advisory Committee
shall submit to the President, the appropriate committees of Congress,
and such other committees of Congress as the Advisory Committee deems
appropriate a report on the findings of the independent assessment
under subsection (d), including any recommendations for improvements to
the Program.
(f) Travel Expenses of Non-Federal Members.--Non-Federal members of
the Advisory Committee, while attending meetings of the Advisory
Committee or while otherwise serving at the request of the head of the
Advisory Committee away from their homes or regular places of business,
may be allowed travel expenses, including per diem in lieu of
subsistence, as authorized by section 5703 of title 5, United States
Code, for individuals in the Government serving without pay. Nothing in
this subsection shall be construed to prohibit members of the Advisory
Committee who are officers or employees of the United States from being
allowed travel expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, in
accordance with existing law.
(g) FACA Exemption.--The Advisory Committee shall be exempt from
section 14 of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.).
SEC. 105. SUNSET.
(a) In General.--Except as provided in subsection (b), the
authority to carry out sections 101, 102, 103, and 104 shall terminate
on the date that is 11 years after the date of enactment of this Act.
(b) Extension.--The President may continue the activities under
such sections if the President determines that such activities are
necessary to meet national economic or national security needs.
TITLE II--NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY QUANTUM
ACTIVITIES
SEC. 201. NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY ACTIVITIES AND
QUANTUM CONSORTIUM.
(a) National Institute of Standards and Technology Activities.--As
part of the Program, the Director of the National Institute of
Standards and Technology--
(1) shall continue to support and expand basic and applied
quantum information science and technology research and
development of measurement and standards infrastructure
necessary to advance commercial development of quantum
applications;
(2) shall use the existing programs of the National
Institute of Standards and Technology, in collaboration with
other Federal departments and agencies, as appropriate, to
train scientists in quantum information science and technology
to increase participation in the quantum fields;
(3) shall establish or expand collaborative ventures or
consortia with other public or private sector entities,
including industry, universities, and Federal laboratories for
the purpose of advancing the field of quantum information
science and engineering; and
(4) may enter into and perform such contracts, including
cooperative research and development arrangements and grants
and cooperative agreements or other transactions, as may be
necessary in the conduct of the work of the National Institute
of Standards and Technology and on such terms as the Director
considers appropriate, in furtherance of the purposes of this
Act.
(b) Quantum Consortium.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 1 year after the date of
enactment of this Act, the Director of the National Institute
of Standards and Technology shall convene a consortium of
stakeholders to identify the future measurement, standards,
cybersecurity, and other appropriate needs for supporting the
development of a robust quantum information science and
technology industry in the United States.
(2) Goals.--The goals of the consortium shall be--
(A) to assess the current research on the needs
identified in paragraph (1);
(B) to identify any gaps in the research necessary
to meet the needs identified in paragraph (1); and
(C) to provide recommendations on how the National
Institute of Standards and Technology and the Program
can address the gaps in the necessary research
identified in subparagraph (B).
(3) Report to congress.--Not later than 2 years after the
date of enactment of this Act, the Director of the National
Institute of Standards and Technology shall submit to the
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the
Senate and the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of
the House of Representatives a report summarizing the findings
of the consortium.
(c) Funding.--The Director of the National Institute of Standards
and Technology shall allocate up to $80,000,000 to carry out the
activities under this section for each of fiscal years 2019 through
2023, subject to the availability of appropriations. Amounts made
available to carry out this section shall be derived from amounts
appropriated or otherwise made available to the National Institute of
Standards and Technology.
TITLE III--NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION QUANTUM ACTIVITIES
SEC. 301. QUANTUM INFORMATION SCIENCE RESEARCH AND EDUCATION PROGRAM.
(a) In General.--The Director of the National Science Foundation
shall carry out a basic research and education program on quantum
information science and engineering, including the competitive award of
grants to institutions of higher education or eligible nonprofit
organizations (or consortia thereof).
(b) Program Components.--
(1) In general.--In carrying out the program under
subsection (a), the Director of the National Science Foundation
shall carry out activities that--
(A) support basic interdisciplinary quantum
information science and engineering research; and
(B) support human resources development in all
aspects of quantum information science and engineering.
(2) Requirements.--The activities described in paragraph
(1) shall include--
(A) using the existing programs of the National
Science Foundation, in collaboration with other Federal
departments and agencies, as appropriate--
(i) to improve the teaching and learning of
quantum information science and engineering at
the undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate
levels; and
(ii) to increase participation in the
quantum fields, including by individuals
identified in sections 33 and 34 of the Science
and Engineering Equal Opportunities Act (42
U.S.C. 1885a, 1885b);
(B) formulating goals for quantum information
science and engineering research and education
activities to be supported by the National Science
Foundation;
(C) leveraging the collective body of knowledge
from existing quantum information science and
engineering research and education activities;
(D) coordinating research efforts funded through
existing programs across the directorates of the
National Science Foundation; and
(E) engaging with other Federal departments and
agencies, research communities, and potential users of
information produced under this section.
(c) Graduate Traineeships.--The Director of the National Science
Foundation may establish a program to provide traineeships to graduate
students at institutions of higher education within the United States
who are citizens of the United States and who choose to pursue masters
or doctoral degrees in quantum information science.
SEC. 302. MULTIDISCIPLINARY CENTERS FOR QUANTUM RESEARCH AND EDUCATION.
(a) In General.--The Director of the National Science Foundation,
in consultation with other Federal departments and agencies, as
appropriate, shall award grants to institutions of higher education or
eligible nonprofit organizations (or consortia thereof) to establish at
least 2, but not more than 5, Multidisciplinary Centers for Quantum
Research and Education (referred to in this section as ``Centers'').
(b) Collaborations.--A collaboration receiving an award under this
subsection may include institutions of higher education, nonprofit
organizations, and private sector entities.
(c) Purpose.--The purpose of the Centers shall be to conduct basic
research and education activities in support of the goals and
priorities established under section 103(d)(2), including by--
(1) continuing to advance quantum information science and
engineering;
(2) supporting curriculum and workforce development in
quantum information science and engineering; and
(3) fostering innovation by bringing industry perspectives
to quantum research and workforce development, including by
leveraging industry knowledge and resources.
(d) Requirements.--
(1) In general.--An institution of higher education or an
eligible nonprofit organization (or a consortium thereof)
seeking funding under this section shall submit an application
to the Director of the National Science Foundation at such
time, in such manner, and containing such information as the
Director may require.
(2) Applications.--Each application under paragraph (1)
shall include a description of--
(A) how the Center will work with other research
institutions and industry partners to leverage
expertise in quantum science, education and curriculum
development, and technology transfer;
(B) how the Center will promote active
collaboration among researchers in multiple disciplines
involved in quantum research, including physics,
engineering, mathematics, computer science, chemistry,
and material science;
(C) how the Center will support long-term and
short-term workforce development in the quantum field;
(D) how the Center can support an innovation
ecosystem to work with industry to translate Center
research into applications; and
(E) a long-term plan to become self-sustaining
after the expiration of funding under this section.
(e) Selection and Duration.--
(1) In general.--Each Center established under this section
is authorized to carry out activities for a period of 5 years.
(2) Reapplication.--An awardee may reapply for additional,
subsequent periods of 5 years on a competitive, merit-reviewed
basis.
(3) Termination.--Consistent with the authorities of the
National Science Foundation, the Director of the National
Science Foundation may terminate an underperforming Center for
cause during the performance period.
(f) Funding.--The Director of the National Science Foundation shall
allocate up to $10,000,000 for each Center established under this
section for each of fiscal years 2019 through 2023, subject to the
availability of appropriations. Amounts made available to carry out
this section shall be derived from amounts appropriated or otherwise
made available to the National Science Foundation.
TITLE IV--DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY QUANTUM ACTIVITIES
SEC. 401. QUANTUM INFORMATION SCIENCE RESEARCH PROGRAM.
(a) In General.--The Secretary of Energy shall carry out a basic
research program on quantum information science.
(b) Program Components.--In carrying out the program under
subsection (a), the Secretary of Energy shall--
(1) formulate goals for quantum information science
research to be supported by the Department of Energy;
(2) leverage the collective body of knowledge from existing
quantum information science research;
(3) provide research experiences and training for
additional undergraduate and graduate students in quantum
information science, including in the fields of--
(A) quantum information theory;
(B) quantum physics;
(C) quantum computational science;
(D) applied mathematics and algorithm development;
(E) quantum networking;
(F) quantum sensing and detection; and
(G) materials science and engineering;
(4) coordinate research efforts funded through existing
programs across the Department of Energy, including--
(A) the Nanoscale Science Research Centers;
(B) the Energy Frontier Research Centers;
(C) the Energy Innovation Hubs;
(D) the National Laboratories;
(E) the Advanced Research Projects Agency; and
(F) the National Quantum Information Science
Research Centers; and
(5) coordinate with other Federal departments and agencies,
research communities, and potential users of information
produced under this section.
SEC. 402. NATIONAL QUANTUM INFORMATION SCIENCE RESEARCH CENTERS.
(a) Establishment.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary of Energy, acting through
the Director of the Office of Science (referred to in this
section as the ``Director''), shall ensure that the Office of
Science carries out a program, in consultation with other
Federal departments and agencies, as appropriate, to establish
and operate at least 2, but not more than 5, National Quantum
Information Science Research Centers (referred to in this
section as ``Centers'') to conduct basic research to accelerate
scientific breakthroughs in quantum information science and
technology and to support research conducted under section 401.
(2) Requirements.--
(A) Competitive, merit-reviewed process.--The
Centers shall be established through a competitive,
merit-reviewed process.
(B) Applications.--An eligible applicant under this
subsection shall submit to the Director an application
at such time, in such manner, and containing such
information as the Director determines to be
appropriate.
(C) Eligible applicants.--The Director shall
consider applications from National Laboratories,
institutions of higher education, research centers,
multi-institutional collaborations, and any other
entity that the Secretary of Energy determines to be
appropriate.
(b) Collaborations.--A collaboration that receives an award under
this section may include multiple types of research institutions and
private sector entities.
(c) Requirements.--To the maximum extent practicable, the Centers
developed, constructed, operated, or maintained under this section
shall serve the needs of the Department of Energy, industry, the
academic community, and other relevant entities to create and develop
processes for the purpose of advancing basic research in quantum
information science and improving the competitiveness of the United
States.
(d) Coordination.--The Secretary of Energy shall ensure the
coordination, and avoid unnecessary duplication, of the activities of
each Center with the activities of--
(1) other research entities of the Department of Energy,
including--
(A) the Nanoscale Science Research Centers;
(B) the Energy Frontier Research Centers;
(C) the Energy Innovation Hubs; and
(D) the National Laboratories;
(2) institutions of higher education; and
(3) industry.
(e) Duration.--
(1) In general.--Each Center established under this section
is authorized to carry out activities for a period of 5 years.
(2) Reapplication.--An awardee may reapply for additional,
subsequent periods of 5 years. The Director shall approve or
disapprove of each reapplication on a competitive, merit-
reviewed basis.
(3) Termination.--Consistent with the authorities of the
Department of Energy, the Secretary of Energy may terminate an
underperforming Center for cause during the performance period.
(f) Funding.--The Secretary of Energy shall allocate up to
$25,000,000 for each Center established under this section for each of
fiscal years 2019 through 2023, subject to the availability of
appropriations. Amounts made available to carry out this section shall
be derived from amounts appropriated or otherwise made available to the
Department of Energy.
Attest:
Secretary.
115th CONGRESS
2d Session
H.R. 6227
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