[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
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[H.R. 8462 Introduced in House (IH)]
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119th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. R. 8462
To reauthorize the National Quantum Initiative Act, and for other
purposes.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
April 23, 2026
Mr. Weber of Texas (for himself, Mr. Babin, and Mr. Obernolte)
introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on
Science, Space, and Technology
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A BILL
To reauthorize the National Quantum Initiative Act, and for other
purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``National Quantum Initiative
Reauthorization Act''.
SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS.
Section 2 of the National Quantum Initiative Act (15 U.S.C. 8801)
is amended--
(1) by redesignating paragraphs (3), (4), (5), (6), (7),
the first paragraph (8) (relating to the definition of the
``Subcommittee on Economic and Security Implications''), and
the second paragraph (8) (relating to the definition of the
``Subcommittee on Quantum Information Science'') as paragraphs
(4), (8), (10), (13), (14), (16), and (17), respectively;
(2) by inserting after paragraph (2) the following new
paragraph:
``(3) Confucius institute.--The term `Confucius Institute'
has the meaning given such term in section 10339A of the
Research and Development, Competition, and Innovation Act
(division B of Public Law 117-167; 42 U.S.C. 19039).'';
(3) by inserting after paragraph (4), as so redesignated,
the following new paragraphs:
``(5) Federal laboratory.--The term `Federal laboratory'
has the meaning given such term in section 4 of the Stevenson-
Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980 (15 U.S.C. 3703).
``(6) Foreign country of concern.--The term `foreign
country of concern' has the meaning given such term in section
10638 of the Research and Development, Competition, and
Innovation Act (division B of Public Law 117-167; 42 U.S.C.
19237).
``(7) Foreign entity of concern.--The term `foreign entity
of concern' has the meaning given such term in section 10638 of
the Research and Development, Competition, and Innovation Act
(division B of Public Law 117-167; 42 U.S.C. 19237).'';
(4) in paragraph (8), as so redesignated, by striking
``section 1001(a)'' and inserting ``section 1001'';
(5) by inserting after paragraph (8), as so redesignated,
the following new paragraph:
``(9) National laboratory.--The term `National Laboratory'
has the meaning given such term in section 2 of the Energy
Policy Act of 2005 (42 U.S.C. 15801).'';
(6) by inserting after paragraph (10), as so redesignated,
the following new paragraphs:
``(11) Quantum applications.--The term `quantum
applications' means applications that use quantum information
science, engineering, and technology, including quantum
algorithms and software, quantum computing and quantum-
classical hybrids, quantum sensing, quantum networking, quantum
encryption, or quantum communications applications.
``(12) Quantum computing.--The term `quantum computing'
means any of a variety of quantum computing technologies,
including quantum annealing and quantum gate-model systems that
utilize a variety of qubit architectures, such as
superconducting, ion traps, photonics, neutral atoms, atomic
spin, electron spin, or topological qubits.'';
(7) by amending paragraph (13), as so redesignated, to read
as follows:
``(13) Quantum information science, engineering, and
technology.--The term `quantum information science,
engineering, and technology' means the understanding,
translation, use, or application of the laws of quantum physics
for the storage, transmission, manipulation, computing,
simulation, or measurement of information.''; and
(8) by inserting after paragraph (14), as so redesignated,
the following new paragraph:
``(15) STEM.--The term `STEM' means the academic and
professional disciplines of science, technology, engineering,
and mathematics, including computer science.''.
SEC. 3. PURPOSES.
Section 3 of the National Quantum Initiative Act (15 U.S.C. 8802)
is amended--
(1) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking
``science and its technology applications'' and inserting
``science, engineering, and technology'';
(2) in paragraph (1)--
(A) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by
striking ``science and technology'' and inserting
``science, engineering, and technology'';
(B) by amending subparagraph (A) to read as
follows:
``(A) to expand the number of researchers,
educators, and students with training in quantum
information science, engineering, and technology to
develop domestic workforce pathways and retain
international talent to the extent consistent with
national security and international competitiveness;'';
(C) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``science at
the'' and inserting ``science, engineering, and
technology at the primary, secondary,'';
(D) in subparagraph (C), by striking ``basic'';
(E) in subparagraph (D)--
(i) by striking ``science and technology''
and inserting ``science, engineering, and
technology''; and
(ii) by striking ``and'' after the
semicolon; and
(F) by adding at the end the following new
subparagraphs:
``(F) to support development of quantum
applications, including quantum-hybrid applications, to
promote innovation and commercialization; and
``(G) to support other emerging technologies that
could benefit from or benefit the development of
quantum technology and promote research, development,
demonstration, and application of such technologies in
quantum information science, engineering, and
technology.'';
(3) in paragraph (2), by striking ``science and
technology'' and inserting ``science, engineering, and
technology'';
(4) in paragraph (3), by striking ``science and
technology'' and inserting ``science, engineering, and
technology'';
(5) in paragraph (4)--
(A) by inserting ``National Laboratories,'' after
``Federal laboratories,''; and
(B) by striking ``and'' after the semicolon;
(6) in paragraph (5)--
(A) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A)--
(i) by inserting ``partnerships, research
collaborations, and'' after ``international'';
and
(ii) by striking ``science and technology
security'' and inserting ``science,
engineering, and technology'';
(B) in subparagraph (A)--
(i) by inserting ``, social benefit,''
after ``innovation''; and
(ii) by striking ``and'' after the
semicolon;
(C) in subparagraph (B), by striking the period and
inserting ``; and''; and
(D) by adding at the end the following new
subparagraph:
``(C) to facilitate cooperative investment in
quantum capabilities between the United States and its
allies and partners to strengthen and secure the
domestic supply chain and related ecosystem; and''; and
(7) by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
``(6) improving the maturity, scale, and short- and long-
term viability of the quantum technology industry, including
small and medium-sized businesses and startups representing a
diversity of quantum specialties, and commercialization of
domestic quantum capacity across modalities.''.
SEC. 4. NATIONAL QUANTUM INITIATIVE PROGRAM.
Subsection (b) of section 101 of the National Quantum Initiative
Act (15 U.S.C. 8811) is amended--
(1) in paragraph (1)--
(A) by striking ``development'' and inserting
``research development, and near- and medium-term, and
long-term demonstration'';
(B) by striking ``information science and
technology''; and
(C) by inserting ``in diverse sectors'' after
``applications'';
(2) in paragraph (2)--
(A) by striking ``fundamental'';
(B) by striking ``science and technology'' and
inserting ``science, engineering, and technology''; and
(C) by inserting ``infrastructure,'' after
``demonstration,'';
(3) in paragraph (3)--
(A) by striking ``science and technology'' and
inserting ``science, engineering, and technology''; and
(B) by striking ``pipeline'' and inserting
``pathway'';
(4) by amending paragraph (4) to read as follows:
``(4) provide for interagency planning and coordination of
Federal quantum information science, engineering, and
technology research, development, demonstration, standards
engagement, and other activities under the Program, including
activities authorized pursuant to section 234 of the John S.
McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019
(10 U.S.C. 4001 note), quantum educational activities and
programs authorized pursuant to section 10661 of the Research
and Development, Competition, and Innovation Act (42 U.S.C.
19261), and activities conducted at any Federal laboratory;'';
and
(5) in paragraph (5)--
(A) by striking ``industry and universities'' and
inserting ``industry, universities, nonprofit research
organizations, and strategic allies''; and
(B) by inserting ``, including human resources''
after ``resources''.
SEC. 5. NATIONAL QUANTUM COORDINATION OFFICE.
Section 102 of the National Quantum Initiative Act (15 U.S.C. 8812)
is amended--
(1) in subparagraph (A) of subsection (a)(2), by inserting
``, and who shall serve a four year term, subject to renewal''
before the semicolon; and
(2) in subsection (b)--
(A) in paragraph (3)--
(i) by striking ``science and technology''
and inserting ``science, engineering, and
technology research and workforce''; and
(ii) by inserting ``, nonprofit research
organizations,'' after ``universities'';
(B) by amending paragraph (4) to read as follows:
``(4) ensure coordination among the collaborative ventures
or consortia established under this Act;'';
(C) in paragraph (6), by striking ``and'' after the
semicolon;
(D) in paragraph (7)--
(i) by inserting ``nonprofit research
organizations,'' after ``universities,''; and
(ii) by striking the period at the end and
inserting a semicolon; and
(E) by adding at the end the following new
paragraphs:
``(8) promote understanding and adoption of quantum
capabilities throughout the United States economy, as
appropriate; and
``(9) track and promote policies that will ensure stability
of the United States quantum workforce, quantum supply chain,
domestic quantum industry, and international trade.''.
SEC. 6. SUBCOMMITTEE ON QUANTUM INFORMATION SCIENCE.
Section 103 of the National Quantum Initiative Act (15 U.S.C. 8813)
is amended--
(1) in subsection (b)--
(A) in paragraph (8), by striking ``and'' after the
semicolon;
(B) by redesignating paragraph (9) as paragraph
(14); and
(C) by inserting after paragraph (8) the following
new paragraphs:
``(9) the Department of Health and Human Services;
``(10) the Department of State;
``(11) the Department of Homeland Security;
``(12) the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration;
``(13) the Department of Education; and'';
(2) in subsection (d)--
(A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``the quantum
information science and technology research'' and
inserting ``quantum information science, engineering,
and technology research and quantum application
development, demonstration, and commercialization'';
(B) in paragraph (4), by inserting ``, engineering,
and technology'' after ``science'';
(C) in paragraph (5),
(i) by inserting ``, engineering, and
technology'' after ``science''; and
(ii) by inserting ``, and conduct
comparative benchmarking of Federal investments
and research strategies relative to the
investments and research strategies of the
United States' strategic partners and other
countries'' after ``development efforts'';
(D) in paragraph (6)--
(i) by striking ``science and technology''
and inserting ``science, engineering, and
technology''; and
(ii) by striking ``and'' after the
semicolon;
(E) in paragraph (7)--
(i) by inserting ``, engineering and
technology'' after ``science''; and
(ii) by striking the period and inserting
``; and''; and
(F) by adding at the end the following new
paragraph:
``(8) facilitate interagency partnership opportunities to
advance quantum applications related to the environment,
advanced manufacturing, biotechnology, space, and other
sectors.'';
(3) in subsection (h)(2)(A), by inserting ``, including a
description of agency roles and responsibilities'' before the
period; and
(4) by adding at the end the following new subsection:
``(i) Quantum Use Cases.--
``(1) In general.--The Subcommittee shall identify
potential use cases with respect to which quantum computing
could advance the missions of participating agencies, including
through on-premises, cloud-based, hybrid, or networked
approaches.
``(2) Quantum on-ramp.--For each potential use case
identified pursuant to paragraph (1), the relevant Federal
agency, in consultation with the Subcommittee, may develop a
plan to enable such agency to address each such potential use
case.
``(3) Reporting.--The Subcommittee, as part of the annual
report on the budget for the Program under subsection (g),
shall report progress in carrying out the activities under this
section, including information relating to the following:
``(A) The potential use cases identified pursuant
to paragraph (1).
``(B) The status of plans developed pursuant to
paragraph (2).
``(C) Any obstacles to implementing such--
``(i) potential use cases; or
``(ii) plans.''.
SEC. 7. NATIONAL QUANTUM INITIATIVE ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
Section 104 of the National Quantum Initiative Act (15 U.S.C. 8814)
is amended--
(1) by amending subsection (b) to read as follows:
``(b) Qualifications.--The Advisory Committee shall consist of
members, appointed by the President, who are--
``(1) representative of industry, including end users
likely to benefit from quantum technology and small and medium-
sized businesses and startups representing a diversity of
quantum specialties, universities, nonprofit research
organizations, and Federal laboratories; and
``(2) qualified to provide advice and information on
quantum information science, engineering, and technology
research, development, demonstrations, standards, STEM
education, technology transfer, commercial application, or
national security and economic concerns.'';
(2) in subsection (d)(2)--
(A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``science and
technology'' and inserting ``science, engineering, and
technology'';
(B) by redesignating subparagraphs (D), (E), (F),
and (G) as subparagraphs (E), (F), (G), and (H),
respectively;
(C) by inserting after subparagraph (C) the
following new subparagraph:
``(D) other countries' quantum programs and the
progress of such countries and such programs relative
to the Program;'';
(D) in subparagraph (E), as so redesignated--
(i) by striking ``to'' and inserting
``promote innovation, foster a robust United
States quantum industry, and''; and
(ii) by striking ``science and technology''
and inserting ``science, engineering, and
technology''; and
(E) in subparagraph (F), as so redesignated, by
inserting ``, including to address any gaps that may
exist'' before the semicolon;
(F) in subparagr