118 HR 3987 IH: Leveraging Quantum Computing Act U.S. House of Representatives 2023-06-09 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain.

I118th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 3987IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJune 9, 2023Ms. Ross introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and AccountabilityA BILLTo provide for enhanced use of quantum computing, and for other purposes.

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Short title

This Act may be cited as the Leveraging Quantum Computing Act.

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National Quantum Coordination Office activities

(a)

Quantum use cases

The Director of the National Quantum Coordination Office of the Office of Science and Technology Policy shall establish a program of engagement with Federal agencies to identify potential use cases with respect to which quantum computing could advance the missions of such agencies, including through on-premises, cloud-based, hybrid, or networked approaches.(b)

Quantum on-Ramp

For each potential use case identified pursuant to subsection (a), the Director of the National Quantum Coordination Office, in consultation with the head of the relevant Federal agency and, if appropriate, the appropriate officer, official, or other employee of the relevant private sector entity, shall develop a plan to enable such agency to address each such potential use case.(c)

Reports

The Director of the National Quantum Coordination Office shall annually submit to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a report regarding the Office’s progress in carrying out the activities under this section, including information relating to the following:(1)The extent and nature of the Office’s outreach activities.(2)The potential use cases identified pursuant to subsection (a).(3)The status of plans to address such potential use cases, including through acquisition or lease of quantum computers.(4)Any obstacles to addressing such potential use cases, including lack of funding.