National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2024

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The Frame

What this does

The bill authorizes up to $100 million annually for NIST and $45 million annually for NASA to advance quantum technologies, directly impacting research funding, workforce training programs, and national security standards for universities and private sector entities.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Institutions of Higher Education

Eligible for competitive grants for quantum research, traineeships, and infrastructure upgrades.

Quantum Industry Startups

Eligible for participation in prize challenges, testbeds, and federal quantum activities.

Federal Laboratories

Designated as key participants in quantum research, testbeds, and the development of quantum communication corridors.

What changed

Current stage: IN_COMMITTEE.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

This bill reauthorizes and expands the National Quantum Initiative Act through 2034, increasing federal support for quantum research, workforce training, and international cooperation. It establishes new quantum research centers, testbeds, and educational programs across multiple federal agencies, including NASA and the National Institutes of Health.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of the new Quantum Reskilling, Education, and Workforce (QREW) Coordination Hub?

The Hub acts as a national clearinghouse to identify workforce challenges, disseminate model curricula, and facilitate employment pathways in quantum-related industries.

Are there restrictions on who can receive this funding?

Yes. Funding is prohibited for institutions that maintain contracts with Confucius Institutes or for research activities involving foreign countries or entities of concern.

How does this bill affect NASA and the NIH?

The bill formally authorizes NASA to conduct quantum research for space and aeronautics and allows the NIH to establish a research program focused on quantum sensors and computing for biomedical applications.

Why It Matters

The bill authorizes up to $100 million annually for NIST and $45 million annually for NASA to advance quantum technologies, directly impacting research funding, workforce training programs, and national security standards for universities and private sector entities.

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Expansion of Agency Scope

The bill significantly broadens the scope of the original National Quantum Initiative by explicitly integrating NASA and the NIH into the federal quantum research framework.

National Aeronautics and Space Administration National Institutes of Health

Connected Entities

organizationComptroller General“Review and report”Map →

organizationCommerce, Secretary“Consulted on determining foreign countries of concern”Map →

personCantwell, Maria“Senator sponsoring the bill”Map →

organizationNASA“Quantum activities”Map →

personDaines, Steve“Senator sponsoring the bill”Map →

organizationState, Secretary“Consulted on determining foreign countries of concern”Map →

organizationNIST“National Institute of Standards and Technology”Map →

personYoung, Tim“Senator sponsoring the bill”Map →

organizationDefense, Secretary“Consulted on determining foreign countries of concern”Map →

organizationDepartment of State“Quantum activities”Map →

organizationNational Science Foundation“Funding quantum research and education”Map →

organizationNIH“Quantum activities”Map →

organizationNational Intelligence, Director“Consulted on determining foreign countries of concern”Map →

personDurbin, Richard“Senator sponsoring the bill”Map →

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