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118th Congress Science, Technology, Communications

S. 2450: To improve coordination between the Department of Energy and the National Science Foundation on activities carried out under the National Quantum Initiative Program, and for other purposes

A bill to improve coordination between the Department of Energy and the National Science Foundation on activities carried out under the National Quantum Initiative Program, and for other purposes.

Introduced

  1. Introduced (completed)Jul 20, 2023
  2. Passed Senate (not reached)
  3. Passed House (not reached)
  4. To the President (not reached)
  5. Became law (not reached)

Summary

Introduced in Senate, Jul 20, 2023

This bill requires certain agencies to coordinate and support activities to advance quantum information science.

Specifically, the National Quantum Coordination Office must establish a liaison between the Department of Energy and the National Science Foundation to coordinate activities under the National Quantum Initiative Program. The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine must report on the program's progress.

The bill also requires the National Institute of Standards and Technology to support a Manufacturing USA institute that focuses on manufacturing processes and the related workforce for quantum computing and technology.

Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

Roll calls

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Amendments

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Cosponsors

1

Bipartisan support.

Who scored on this bill

6 points earned
  1. 1Marsha Blackburn R-TN SponsorDrew cross-party cosponsors, introduced2 events+6
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History

  1. Jul 20, 2023Introduced in the Senate by Marsha Blackburn.
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  1. Jul 20, 2023Introduced in Senate
  2. Jul 20, 2023Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.