S1397-119

Reported

To require the Secretary of State to establish a quantum cooperation program to enhance international cooperation in quantum information science.

119th Congress Introduced Apr 9, 2025

At a Glance

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Legislative Progress

Reported
Introduced Committee Passed
Jun 18, 2025

Reported by Mr. Risch, with an amendment

Apr 9, 2025

Mrs. Shaheen (for herself and Mr. Young) introduced the following …

Apr 9, 2025

Mrs. Shaheen (for herself, Mr. Young, and Mr. Coons) introduced …

Summary

What This Bill Does

Creates a State Department program to support international collaboration in quantum information science. Provides matching grants to universities and nonprofits for joint research and funds international scientist exchange programs.

Who Benefits and How

  • U.S. universities and research institutions gain funding for international quantum research partnerships
  • Quantum researchers and scientists receive support for international exchanges and collaborations
  • U.S. quantum industry may benefit from accelerated international knowledge sharing

Who Bears the Burden and How

  • State Department must establish and administer the grant and exchange program
  • Federal taxpayers fund matching grants and exchange program costs

Key Provisions

  • Competitive matching grants for international quantum research collaboration
  • Scientist exchange programs ranging from multi-day to multi-year visits
  • Coordination with National Quantum Coordination Office and related councils
  • Focus on institutions of higher education and eligible nonprofits
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Generated: Jan 10, 2026 16:48

Evidence Chain:

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Primary Purpose

Establishes State Department program for international quantum information science cooperation through research grants and scientist exchanges

Policy Domains

Science Foreign Affairs Technology Higher Education

Legislative Strategy

"Advance U.S. quantum capabilities through strategic international partnerships"

Bill Structure & Actor Mappings

Who is "The Secretary" in each section?

Domains
Science Foreign Affairs
Actor Mappings
"the_secretary"
→ Secretary of State

Key Definitions

Terms defined in this bill

1 term
"quantum information science" §2

Use of laws of quantum physics for storage, transmission, manipulation, computing, or measurement of information

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