H.R. 6227 — what changed
National Quantum Initiative Act
From Introduced in House to Reported in House. 2 sections amended between Introduced in House and Reported in House.
Sec. 102 National Quantum Coordination Office
Establishment— The President shall establish a National Quantum Coordination Office, which shall have—
a Director appointed by the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy, in consultation with the Secretary of Commerce, the Director of the National Science Foundation, and the Secretary of Energy; and
staff that shall be comprised of employees detailed from the Federal agencies that are members of the Subcommittee.
Responsibilities— The Coordination Office shall—
provide technical and administrative support to—
the Subcommittee; and
the Advisory Committee;
oversee interagency coordination of the Program, including encouraging and supporting joint agency solicitation and selection of applications for funding of projects under the Program;
serve as the point of contact on Federal civilian quantum information science and technology activities for Government organizations, academia, industry, professional societies, State governments, and others to exchange technical and programmatic information;
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ensure coordination between the Multidisciplinary Centers for Quantum Research and Education established under section 302(b) 302(a) and the National Quantum Information Science Research Centers established under section 402(a);
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conduct public outreach, including dissemination of findings and recommendations of the Advisory Committee, as appropriate; andappropriate;
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promote access to and early application of the technologies, innovations, and expertise derived from Program activities to agency missions and systems across the Federal Government, and to United States industry, including startup companies.companies; and
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promote access, through appropriate Government agencies, to existing quantum computing and communication systems developed by industry, academia, and Federal laboratories to the general user community in pursuit of discovery of the new applications of such systems.
Funding— Funds necessary to carry out the activities of the Coordination Office shall be made available each fiscal year by the participating agencies of the Subcommittee, as determined by the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy.
Sec. 104 National Quantum Initiative Advisory Committee
In general— The President shall establish a National Quantum Initiative Advisory Committee.
Qualifications— The Advisory Committee established by the President under subsection (a) shall consist of members from industry, academic institutions, and Federal laboratories. The President shall appoint members to the Advisory Committee who are qualified to provide advice and information on quantum information science and technology research, development, demonstrations, education, technology transfer, commercial application, or national security and economic concerns.
Membership consideration— In selecting an Advisory Committee, the President may seek and give consideration to recommendations from the Congress, industry, the scientific community (including the National Academy of Sciences, scientific professional societies, and academia), the defense community, and other appropriate organizations.
Duties— The Advisory Committee shall advise the President and the Subcommittee and make recommendations that shall be considered in reviewing and revising the Program. The Advisory Committee shall provide the President and the Subcommittee with an independent assessment of—
trends and developments in quantum information science and technology;
progress made in implementing the Program;
whether the Program activities, priorities, and technical goals developed by the Subcommittee are helping to maintain United States leadership in quantum information science and technology;
the management, coordination, implementation, and activities of the Program;
the need to revise the Program;
whether or not there are opportunities for international cooperation with strategic allies on research and development in quantum information science and technology; and
whether national security, societal, economic, legal, and workforce concerns are adequately addressed by the Program.
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Reports— The Advisory Committee shall report, not less frequently than once every 2 years, to the President on the assessments required under subsection (d) and any recommendations to improve the Program. The first report under this subsection shall be submitted not later than 6 months after the date of enactment of this Act. The Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy shall transmit a copy of each report under this subsection to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of the House of Representatives, the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation Technology of the Senate, the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate, and other appropriate committees of the Congress.
Travel expenses of non-Federal members— Non-Federal members of the Advisory Committee, while attending meetings of the Advisory Committee or while otherwise serving at the request of the head of the Advisory Committee away from their homes or regular places of business, may be allowed travel expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, as authorized by section 5703 of title 5, United States Code, for individuals in the Government serving without pay. Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to prohibit members of the Advisory Committee who are officers or employees of the United States from being allowed travel expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, in accordance with existing law.
Exemption— The Advisory Committee shall be exempt from section 14 of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.).