---
kind: "section"
citation: "15 U.S.C. § 8802"
title: "15"
title_heading: "Commerce and Trade"
number: "8802"
heading: "Purposes"
release: "119-102"
url: "https://uscodex.org/usc/15/8802"
units:
  - "Chapter 114 — National Quantum Initiative"
---

# §8802. Purposes


The purpose of this chapter is to ensure the continued leadership of the United States in [quantum information science](/usc/15/8801.md?p=6) and its technology applications by—

- (1) supporting research, development, demonstration, and application of [quantum information science](/usc/15/8801.md?p=6) and technology—
  - (A) to expand the number of researchers, educators, and students with training in [quantum information science](/usc/15/8801.md?p=6) and technology to develop a workforce pipeline;
  - (B) to promote the development and inclusion of multidisciplinary curriculum and research opportunities for [quantum information science](/usc/15/8801.md?p=6) at the undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral level;
  - (C) to address basic research knowledge gaps, including computational research gaps;
  - (D) to promote the further development of facilities and centers available for [quantum information science](/usc/15/8801.md?p=6) and technology research, testing and education; and
  - (E) to stimulate research on and promote more rapid development of quantum-based technologies;
- (2) improving the interagency planning and coordination of Federal research and development of [quantum information science](/usc/15/8801.md?p=6) and technology;
- (3) maximizing the effectiveness of the Federal Government’s [quantum information science](/usc/15/8801.md?p=6) and technology research, development, and demonstration [programs](/usc/15/8801.md?p=5);
- (4) promoting collaboration among the Federal Government, Federal laboratories, industry, and universities; and
- (5) promoting the development of international standards for [quantum information science](/usc/15/8801.md?p=6) and technology security—
  - (A) to facilitate technology innovation and private sector commercialization; and
  - (B) to meet economic and national security goals.

## Source credit

(Pub. L. 115–368, § 3, Dec. 21, 2018, 132 Stat. 5093.)