Opening Statement:
Full Committee Markup of:
H.R. 8462, National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act - favorably reported to the House by voice vote
The National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act (H.R. 8462) builds on the original 2018 law to modernize federal quantum research and development, strengthen coordination across agencies, and accelerate the transition of quantum technologies into real-world applications. It also invests in workforce development, expands partnerships with allies, and supports a competitive domestic quantum industry.
- Amendment #075 to H.R. 8462, offered by Rep. Gillen (D-NY) - passed by voice vote
Supports regional innovation initiatives in quantum information science, engineering, and technology. - Amendment #072 to H.R. 8462, offered by Rep. Amo (D-RI) – passed by voice vote
Supports the application of quantum information science for oceans and ocean science. - Amendment #161 to H.R. 8462, offered by Rep. Self (R-TX) – passed by voice vote
Adds quantum software security, interoperability, and supply chain provisions by directing NIST to establish software standards and best practices, expanding testbed and QUEST program requirements, and requiring a report to Congress. - Amendment #055 to H.R. 8462, offered by Rep. Foushee (D-NC) – passed by voice vote
Supports the transition of state and local governments to post-quantum cryptography standards. - Amendment #055 to H.R. 8462, offered by Rep. Harrigan (R-NC) – passed by voice vote
Includes small businesses within the scope of NIST Quantum Acceleration Centers. - Amendment #159 to H.R. 8462, offered by Rep. Self (R-TX) – withdrawn
Strikes all references to "Underrepresented Groups." - Amendment #006 to H.R. 8462, offered by Rep. Menefee (D-TX) – passed by voice vote
Amends purposes for the Multidisciplinary Centers for Quantum Research and Education to account for the importance of foundational research and public-private partnerships. - Amendment #048 to H.R. 8462, offered by Rep. Whitesides (D-CA) – passed by voice vote
Adds language about looking at opportunities to advance measurements of Earth in the NASA strategy in subsection [501(c)(2)]. - Amendment #063 to H.R. 8462, offered by Rep. Obernolte (R-CA) – passed by voice vote
Improves coordination between the DOE and the NSF on activities carried out under the NQI Program and establishes a public-private partnership for near-term quantum application development and acceleration. - Amendment # 036 to H.R. 8462, offered by Rep. Webster (R-FL) – passed by voice vote
Strengthens interagency coordination to identify helium-3 needs for quantum computing, improve information sharing on supply risks, and assess how the domestic helium-3 supply chain affects U.S. industry competitiveness. - Amendment #112 to H.R. 8462, offered by Rep. Subramanyam (D-VA) – passed by voice vote
Includes the rest of the standalone bill H.R. 4942, the Quantum Encryption Readiness and Resilience Act, which would require a report on mitigating the cybersecurity and national security risks posed by quantum computers. - Amendment #008 to H.R. 8462, offered by Rep. Van Epps (R-TN) – passed by voice vote
Studies related to the National Quantum Initiative Program. - Amendment #064 to H.R. 8462, offered by Rep. Obernolte (R-CA) – withdrawn
Authorizes Federal entities to purchase interim post-quantum cryptographic software. - Amendment #054 to H.R. 8462, offered by Rep. Foushee (D-NC) – passed by voice vote
Reauthorizes the Next Generation Quantum Leaders Pilot Program.