To amend the National Quantum Initiative Act to require support for regional innovation initiatives in quantum information science and technology, and for other purposes.
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IntroducedMs. Gillen (for herself and Mr. Obernolte) introduced the following …
Summary
What This Bill Does
This bill expands the National Quantum Initiative to better support regional technology hubs focused on quantum computing and related technologies. It adds the Economic Development Administration to the federal quantum oversight committee and directs science agencies (NSF, DOE) to partner with commerce agencies on regional innovation programs.
Who Benefits and How
Research universities with quantum programs benefit from new funding pathways for regional technology development. Quantum technology startups and companies in designated regional hubs gain access to federal support through enhanced interagency coordination. Regional technology accelerators and innovation clusters focused on quantum fields receive targeted development resources.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal agencies (EDA, NSF, DOE) face new coordination requirements and must develop interagency partnership programs. Taxpayers may see modest increased spending as quantum innovation programs expand to regional areas.
Key Provisions
- Adds the Economic Development Administration as a member of the Subcommittee on Quantum Information Science
- Mandates interagency partnership opportunities to support regional quantum innovation
- Directs the National Science Foundation to support regional quantum initiatives in collaboration with Commerce and Energy departments
- Directs the Department of Energy to support regional quantum initiatives in collaboration with Commerce and NSF
- Leverages existing regional technology hub programs under the CHIPS and Science Act (Public Law 117-167)
Evidence Chain:
This summary is derived from the structured analysis below. See "Detailed Analysis" for per-title beneficiaries/burden bearers with clause-level evidence links.
Primary Purpose
Amends the National Quantum Initiative Act to promote regional innovation initiatives in quantum information science and technology by adding the Economic Development Administration to oversight committees and facilitating interagency partnerships.
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Enhance US competitiveness in quantum technology by leveraging regional economic development resources and fostering interagency coordination between science agencies and economic development programs"
Likely Beneficiaries
- Research universities with quantum programs
- Quantum technology startups and companies
- Regional technology hubs and innovation clusters
- Economic Development Administration
- Geographic regions with quantum research strengths
Likely Burden Bearers
- Federal agencies (coordination requirements)
- Taxpayers (potential increased spending on quantum initiatives)
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "the_director"
- → Director of the National Science Foundation
- "the_secretary_of_energy"
- → Secretary of Energy
- "the_secretary_of_commerce"
- → Secretary of Commerce
Key Definitions
Terms defined in this bill
As defined in the National Quantum Initiative Act (15 U.S.C. 8801 et seq.), encompasses quantum computing, quantum networking, quantum sensing, and related fields
Programs supporting the innovation, entrepreneurial, educational, and research capacity of geographic regions with strength in quantum-related fields and industries
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