Sec. 224. Report on feasibility and advisability of establishing a quantum computing innovation center
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Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall, in coordination with the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering and the Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Officer, submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the feasibility and advisability of establishing a quantum computing innovation center within the Department of Defense— to identify and pursue the development of quantum computing applications to enhance military operations; to harness the talent and skills of physicists and scientists within the Department to develop quantum computing applications; and to coordinate and synchronize quantum computing research across the Department.
The report required under subsection
(a)shall include the following: An assessment of the ongoing activities of the Department that are part of the National Quantum Initiative. An evaluation of the plans of the Department to develop quantum computing, sensing, and networking applications. The level of funding and resources invested by the Department to enable quantum military applications. Any established metrics or performance indicators to track the progress of quantum technology developments. The extent to which the Department is partnering with commercial entities engaging in quantum research and development. An evaluation of any plans establishing how commercial advances in quantum technology can be leveraged for military operations. An assessment of the maturity of United States competitor efforts to develop quantum applications for adversarial use. An assessment of any processes to harmonize or coordinate activities across the Department to develop quantum computing applications. An evaluation of any Department-issued policy guidance regarding quantum computing applications. An evaluation of any Department plans to defend against adversarial use of quantum computing applications.