Sec. 9. International Quantum Cooperation Strategy
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The National Quantum Initiative Act is amended by inserting after section 105 the following new section: Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this section, the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy, in consultation with the Secretary of Commerce, the Secretary of State, the Secretary of Energy, the Director of the National Science Foundation, and the heads of other Federal agencies, as appropriate, shall develop and submit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate, and the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives a strategy to— establish collaborative international partnerships, including co-funded international programs, to advance research and development, testing and evaluation, commercialization, and interoperability in quantum information science, engineering, and technology with allies and partners of the United States, and other countries, when in the security, strategic, technological, and scientific interests of the United States; ensure continued United States participation in bilateral and multilateral efforts to advance quantum information science, engineering, and technology on the international stage; promote the integrity and impartiality of international standards organizations and processes related to quantum information science, engineering, and technology; and ensure ethical application of quantum information science, engineering, and technology to protect civil liberties and basic human rights.
The strategy under subsection shall be known as the International Quantum Cooperation Strategy (in this section referred to as the Strategy ). In the development of the Strategy, the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy, the National Quantum Coordination Office, the Subcommittee on Quantum Information Science, the Subcommittee on the Economic and Security Implications, and the relevant agencies should consider the following: The establishment of international partnerships to advance research and development in quantum information science, engineering, and technology.
Key partners that are allies of the United States and have demonstrated unique capabilities in one or more areas of quantum information science, engineering, and technology. Efforts and plans to address risks to the national security and economic interests of the United States during development and deployment of quantum technologies worldwide, including plans for diplomatic engagement with allies and partners, and other countries. Efforts and plans to promote responsible global development and deployment of quantum technologies, including through international engagement and leadership in the development of international standards.
Efforts and plans to develop, attract, and retain international talent. The ability and risks of domestic manufacturers and suppliers and those of allies and partners of the United States to meet the needs of the global quantum supply chain, including raw materials such as Helium–3, plans for engagement with allies and partners, manufacturers, and suppliers, and options to mitigate gaps and vulnerabilities in the global quantum supply chain. A plan to safeguard research and technology supported through international cooperation, as appropriate, in whole or in part, including in quantum technologies critical to national security, from malign influence, theft, or exfiltration by foreign entities of concern.
As necessary, a description of such legislative or administrative action needed to carry out the Strategy. Not later than 30 days after the date on which the Strategy is completed, the Director shall brief the committees specified in subsection
(a)on the Strategy. .