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H.R. 6227: National Quantum Initiative Act

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H.R. 6227: National Quantum Initiative Act

115th Congress · introduced 2018-06-26 · Science, Technology, Communications · Latest: Became Public Law No: 115-368.

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  1. Where it came from: introduced 2018-06-26 · official record
  2. Who proposed it: Rep. Smith, Lamar [R-TX-21] · what a sponsor is
  3. What happened next: 1 recorded vote in our records. Latest: House roll call 442 (2018): On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Concur in the Senate Amendment, HR6227 (2018-12-19), Passed. See all
  4. Where it stands now: Became Public Law No: 115-368. (final step reached)
  5. If it becomes law and spends money: follow the money to money laws, then agencies and contracts and grants.

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Official title

National Quantum Initiative Act

Plain summary

National Quantum Initiative Act TITLE I--NATIONAL QUANTUM INITIATIVE (Sec. 101) This bill directs the President to implement a National Quantum Initiative Program to, among other things, establish the goals and priorities for a 10-year plan to accelerate the development of quantum information science and technology applications. Quantum information science is the use of the laws of quantum physics for the storage, transmission, manipulation, or measurement of information. (Sec. 103) The National Science and Technology Council shall establish a Subcommittee on Quantum Information Science, including membership from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), to guide program activities. (Sec. 104) The President must establish a National Quantum Initiative Advisory Committee to advise the President and subcommittee on the program and trends and developments in quantum information science and technology. TITLE II--NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY QUANTUM ACTIVITIES (Sec. 201) NIST shall carry out specified quantum science activities and convene a consortium to identify the future measurement, standards, cybersecurity, and other needs to support the development of a quantum information science and technology industry. TITLE III--NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION QUANTUM ACTIVITIES (Sec. 301) The National Science Foundation shall: carry out a basic research and education program on quantum information science and engineering, and award grants for the establishment of Multidisciplinary Centers for Quantum Research and Education. TITLE IV--DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY QUANTUM ACTIVITIES (Sec. 401) The Department of Energy (DOE) shall carry out a basic research program on quantum information science. (Sec. 402) The Office of Science of DOE shall establish and operate National Quantum Information Science Research Centers to conduct basic research to accelerate scientific breakthroughs in quantum information science and technology.

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National Quantum Initiative Act

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Officials and money

Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Lamar [R-TX-21] · 36 cosponsors

Cost estimate: CBO cost estimate: H.R. 6227, National Quantum Initiative Act (2018-07-23)

Cosponsors on this site

Randy K. Weber, Sr. (R-TX), Zoe Lofgren (D-CA), Frank D. Lucas (R-OK), Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR), Donald S. Beyer, Jr. (D-VA), Jacky Rosen (D-NV), Brian Babin (R-TX), Andy Biggs (R-AZ), Paul Tonko (D-NY), Roger Marshall (R-KS), Bill Foster (D-IL), Neal P. Dunn (R-FL), Mark Takano (D-CA), Clay Higgins (R-LA), Ralph Norman (R-SC), David Schweikert (R-AZ), Barry Loudermilk (R-GA), Bruce Westerman (R-AR), Salud O. Carbajal (D-CA), Troy Balderson (R-OH)

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Words on this page, explained (2)
Ballot initiative
A proposed law or constitutional amendment that citizens place on the ballot by gathering enough voter signatures, so voters decide it directly. About half the states allow some form of it.
Bill
A proposed law. It becomes law only if it passes the legislature and is signed by the president or governor (or a veto is overridden).

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Record fed-us-cong115-hr6227 · catalog fed-us-congress-bills-cong115 · updated 2026-11-15 by psicol fed-bills-cong115