Sec. 7. National Quantum Initiative Advisory Committee
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Section 104 of the National Quantum Initiative Act ( 15 U.S.C. 8814 ) is amended— by amending subsection
(b)to read as follows: The Advisory Committee shall consist of members, appointed by the President, who— are— representative of industry; small- and medium-sized businesses; and universities and Federal laboratories that are qualified to provide advice and information on quantum information science, engineering, and technology research, development, demonstrations, standards, STEM education and workforce, technology transfer, economic and national security, or research security. may hold doctoral degrees in physical sciences, mathematics, computer science, or engineering, or related fields. ; in subsection (d)(2)— in subparagraph (A), by striking science and technology and inserting science, engineering, and technology ; by redesignating subparagraphs (D), (E), (F), and
(G)as subparagraphs (F), (G), (H), and (I), respectively; by inserting after subparagraph
(C)the following new subparagraphs: other countries’ quantum programs and the progress of such countries and their programs, based on publicly available data, including metrics such as published government funding commitments, research publications, patent filings, academic and industry partnerships, and announced strategic initiatives and milestones, in comparison to the progress of the Program; the competitiveness and capabilities of the United States in quantum technologies, with respect to quantum computing, sensing, and networking; ; in subparagraph (F), as so redesignated— by striking to and inserting promote innovation, foster a robust United States quantum industry, and ; and by striking science and technology and inserting science, engineering, and technology ; in subparagraph (G), as so redesignated, by inserting , including to address any gaps that may exist in basic research, capabilities, workforce, supply chain, or coordination among participating Federal agencies before the semicolon; in subparagraph (H), as so redesignated, by striking open standards for, quantum information science and technology; and and inserting international standards in open and transparent standardization systems for quantum information science, engineering, and technology; ; in subparagraph (I), as so redesignated, by striking societal ; and by adding at the end the following new subparagraphs: the domestic and international cooperation needs and goals of the Program, including those related to infrastructure and the supply chain of quantum information science, engineering, and technology; and the degree to which quantum information science, engineering, and technology— is enhancing or can enhance— the capabilities of the United States advanced industrial economy; and Federal, State, and local government capabilities and services; and can protect or optimize critical infrastructure (as such term is defined in section 1016(e) of Public Law 107–56 ( 42 U.S.C. 5195c(e) )). ; in subsection (e)— by inserting through December 31, 2030 after thereafter ; and by adding at the end the following new sentence: In the first such report required after the date of the enactment of the ; National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2026 , the Advisory Committee shall assess the benefits and opportunities to strengthen quantum communications corridors in which Federal laboratories, institutions of higher education, and other entities conducting quantum information science, engineering, and technology research are connected via quantum communication networks capable of securely transmitting information. by redesignating subsections
(e)through
(g)as subsections
(f)through (h), respectively; and by inserting after subsection
(d)the following: Not less frequently than once each year, the Advisory Committee shall, in coordination with the Subcommittee on Quantum Information Science, conduct an evaluation of the effectiveness, progress, and usefulness of activities carried out under the Program. Each evaluation under paragraph
(1)shall assess— which Federal programs or activities within the Program have made measurable progress toward program goals; which Federal programs within the Program have produced tangible scientific, workforce, or commercial outcomes; which programs or activities within the Program have overlapping missions or duplicative structures; resource utilization and return on investment of each major component of the Program; and barriers to performance or implementation of the Program, including structural or administrative challenges. Not later than March 1 of each year, the Advisory Committee shall submit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of the House of Representatives a report summarizing the findings of the Advisory Committee with respect to the evaluation most recently conducted under paragraph (1), including specific recommendations for— improvements to the Program; consolidation or termination of programs or activities within the Program; and realignment of funding to high-impact areas within the Program. The Advisory Committee shall make a public-facing summary of each report submitted under paragraph
(3)available on the website of the Advisory Committee to promote transparency and accountability. .
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