[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 106 (Monday, June 24, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E827]
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                        IN SUPPORT OF H.R. 2740

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                     HON. C.A. DUTCH RUPPERSBERGER

                              of maryland

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, June 24, 2019

  Mr. RUPPERSBERGER. Madam Speaker, I support the need to increase 
federal investment for Quantum Information Science at the Department of 
Energy (DOE).
  Within the Science Account, I strongly support an additional $220 
million above the fiscal year 2019 level for Quantum Information 
Science, as authorized in the National Quantum Initiative Act.
  This emerging field of science promises to yield revolutionary new 
approaches to computing, sensing, and communication. Accordingly, I 
believe DOE should dedicate $120 million toward activities authorized 
under section 401 of the National Quantum Initiative Act and $100 
million toward National Quantum Information Science Research Centers, 
authorized in Section 402 of the National Quantum Initiative Act (five 
centers funded at $20 million each).
  Quantum information science is critical to our nation's economy and 
national security. With increased federal investment, we can accelerate 
the development of real-world applications in areas such as 
infrastructure, climate change, cyber security, medicine, 
communications, financial services and transportation. The country most 
advanced in quantum science and technology will reap huge economic 
gains and enjoy a national security advantage. The University of 
Maryland College Park, where I proudly attended, is home to a thriving, 
unparalleled quantum hub. With more than 175 researchers on-site, 
connections to government and industry laboratories, and a vast global 
research network, Maryland scientists are leading the charge toward a 
quantum future. This funding is critical to the State of Maryland, to 
continued U.S. leadership in this important field, and to our future.
  I would hope to work together to discuss a path forward to this 
increased investment in quantum information science.

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