H.R. 6227 - 115th Congress (2017-2018) - National Quantum Initiative Act

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.

The bill defines "quantum information science" as the storage, transmission, manipulation, or measurement of information that is encoded in systems that can only be described by the laws of quantum physics.

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.

The President must establish a National Quantum Initiative Advisory Committee to advise the President and subcommittee on quantum information science and technology research and development.

NIST shall carry out specified quantum science activities and convene a workshop to discuss the development of a quantum information science and technology industry.

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.

The Department of Energy (DOE) shall carry out a basic research program on quantum information science.

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.

Text (6)

Enrolled Bill

Engrossed Amendment Senate

December 13, 2018

September 17, 2018

September 13, 2018

September 13, 2018

June 26, 2018

Amendments (1)

Dec 13, 2018

Agreed to in Senate

Sponsorship

Senate Amendment 4114

In the nature of a substitute.

Agreed To

Actions (27)

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12/21/2018

Became Public Law No: 115-368.

12/21/2018

Signed by President.

12/21/2018

Presented to President.

12/19/2018

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

12/19/2018

On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 348 - 11 (Roll no. 442). (text: CR H10298-10300)

12/19/2018

Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 348 - 11 (Roll no. 442).(text: CR H10298-10300)

12/19/2018

At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Smith (TX) objected to the Yea - Nay vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.

12/19/2018

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the motion to suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment to H.R. 6227.

12/19/2018

Mr. Smith (TX) moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment. (consideration: CR H10297-10302, H10317-10318)

12/17/2018

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

12/13/2018

Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.

12/13/2018

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.

12/13/2018

Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S7625)

12/13/2018

Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent.

09/17/2018

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

09/13/2018

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

09/13/2018

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8229-8231)

09/13/2018

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H8229-8231)

09/13/2018

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6227.

09/13/2018

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8229-8234)

09/13/2018

Mr. Smith (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

09/13/2018

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 740.

09/13/2018

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 115-950.

06/27/2018

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

06/27/2018

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

06/26/2018

Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

06/26/2018

Introduced in House

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