15 USC 8813 - Subcommittee on Quantum Information Science

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§ 8811. National Quantum Initiative Program
§ 8812. National Quantum Coordination Office
§ 8813. Subcommittee on Quantum Information Science
§ 8814. National Quantum Initiative Advisory Committee
§ 8814a. Subcommittee on the Economic and Security Implications of Quantum Information Science
§ 8815. Sunset

§ 8811. National Quantum Initiative Program

(a) In general

(b) Requirements

In carrying out the Program, the President, acting through Federal agencies, councils, working groups, subcommittees, and the Coordination Office, as the President considers appropriate, shall—

(1) establish the goals, priorities, and metrics for a 10-year plan to accelerate development of quantum information science and technology applications in the United States;

(2) invest in fundamental Federal quantum information science and technology research, development, demonstration, and other activities to achieve the goals established under paragraph (1);

(3) invest in activities to develop a quantum information science and technology workforce pipeline;

(4) provide for interagency planning and coordination of Federal quantum information science and technology research, development, demonstration, standards engagement, and other activities under the Program;

(5) partner with industry and universities to leverage knowledge and resources; and

(6) leverage existing Federal investments efficiently to advance Program goals and priorities established under paragraph (1).

(Pub. L. 115–368, title I, § 101, Dec. 21, 2018, 132 Stat. 5094.)

§ 8812. National Quantum Coordination Office

(a) Establishment

(1) In general

(2) AdministrationThe Coordination Office shall have—

(A) a Director appointed by the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy, in consultation with the Secretary of Commerce, the Director of the National Science Foundation, and the Secretary of Energy; and

(B) staff comprised of employees detailed from the Federal departments and agencies described in section 8813(b) of this title

(b) ResponsibilitiesThe Coordination Office shall—

(1) provide technical and administrative support to—

(A) the Subcommittee on Quantum Information Science;

(B) the Advisory Committee; and

(2) oversee interagency coordination of the Program, including by encouraging and supporting joint agency solicitation and selection of applications for funding of activities under the Program;

(3) serve as the point of contact on Federal civilian quantum information science and technology activities for Federal departments and agencies, industry, universities 1

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professional societies, State governments, and such other persons as the Coordination Office considers appropriate to exchange technical and programmatic information;

(4) ensure coordination among the collaborative ventures or consortia established under section 8831(a) of this title, Multidisciplinary Centers for Quantum Research and Education established under section 8842(a) of this title, and the National Quantum Information Science Research Centers established under section 8852(a) of this title;

(5) conduct public outreach, including the dissemination of findings and recommendations of the Advisory Committee, as appropriate;

(6) promote access to and early application of the technologies, innovations, and expertise derived from Program activities to agency missions and systems across the Federal Government, and to industry, including startup companies; and

(7) promote access, through appropriate Federal Government agencies, and an open and competitive merit-reviewed process, to existing quantum computing and communication systems developed by industry, universities, and Federal laboratories to the general user community in pursuit of discovery of the new applications of such systems.

(Pub. L. 115–368, title I, § 102, Dec. 21, 2018, 132 Stat. 5094; Pub. L. 117–81, div. F, title LXVI, § 6606(c)(2), Dec. 27, 2021, 135 Stat. 2444.)

§ 8813. Subcommittee on Quantum Information Science

(a) Establishment

(b) Membership

The Subcommittee shall include a representative of—

(1) the National Institute of Standards and Technology;

(2) the National Science Foundation;

(3) the Department of Energy;

(4) the National Aeronautics and Space Administration;

(5) the Department of Defense;

(6) the Office of the Director of National Intelligence;

(7) the Office of Management and Budget;

(8) the Office of Science and Technology Policy; and

(9) such other Federal department or agency as the President considers appropriate.

(d) Responsibilities

The Subcommittee shall—

(1) coordinate the quantum information science and technology research, information sharing about international standards development and use, and education activities and programs of the Federal agencies;

(2) establish goals and priorities of the Program, based on identified knowledge and workforce gaps and other national needs;

(3) assess and recommend Federal infrastructure needs to support the Program;

(4) assess the status, development, and diversity of the United States quantum information science workforce;

(5) assess the global outlook for quantum information science research and development efforts;

(6) evaluate opportunities for international cooperation with strategic allies on research and development in quantum information science and technology; and

(7) propose a coordinated interagency budget for the Program to the Office of Management and Budget to ensure the maintenance of a balanced quantum information science research portfolio and an appropriate level of research effort.

(e) Strategic plans

In order to guide the activities of the Program and meet the goals, priorities, and anticipated outcomes of the Federal departments and agencies described in subsection (b), the Subcommittee shall—

(1) not later than 1 year after December 21, 2018, develop a 5-year strategic plan;

(2) not later than 6 years after December 21, 2018, develop a subsequent 5-year strategic plan; and

(3) periodically update each plan, as necessary.

(f) Submittal to Congress

(g) Annual program budget report

(1) In general

(2) Contents

Each report submitted under paragraph (1) shall include the following:

(A) The budget of the Program for the current fiscal year, for each Federal department and agency described in subsection (b).

(B) The budget proposed for the Program for the next fiscal year, for each Federal department and agency described in subsection (b).

(h) Report on quantum networking and communications

(1) In general

(2) Requirements

The report under paragraph (1) shall include the following:

(A) An update to the report entitled Coordinated Approach to Quantum Networking Research Report focusing on a framework for interagency collaboration regarding the advancement of quantum networking and communications research.

(B) A plan for Federal Government partnership with the private sector and interagency collaboration regarding engagement in international standards for quantum networking and communications technology, including a list of Federal priorities for standards relating to such networking and technology.

(C) A proposal for the protection of national security interests relating to the advancement of quantum networking and communications technology.

(D) An assessment of the relative position of the United States with respect to other countries in the global race to develop, demonstrate, and utilize quantum networking and communications technology.

(E) Recommendations to Congress for legislative action relating to the matters considered under subparagraphs (A), (B), (C), and (D).

(F) Such other matters as the Quantum Network Working Group considers necessary to advance the security of communications and network infrastructure, remain at the forefront of scientific discovery in the quantum information science domain, and transition quantum information science research into the emerging quantum technology economy.

(Pub. L. 115–368, title I, § 103, Dec. 21, 2018, 132 Stat. 5095; Pub. L. 117–167, div. B, title VI, § 10661(b)(1), Aug. 9, 2022, 136 Stat. 1683.)

§ 8814. National Quantum Initiative Advisory Committee

(a) In general

(b) Qualifications

(d) Duties

(1) In general

(2) Independent assessments

The Advisory Committee shall conduct periodic, independent assessments of—

(A) any trends or developments in quantum information science and technology;

(B) the progress made in implementing the Program;

(D) whether the Program activities and the goals and priorities established under section 8813(d)(2) of this title are helping to maintain United States leadership in quantum information science and technology;

(E) whether a need exists to revise the Program;

(F) whether opportunities exist for international cooperation with strategic allies on research and development in, and the development of open standards for, quantum information science and technology; and

(G) whether national security, societal, economic, legal, and workforce concerns are adequately addressed by the Program.

(e) Reports

(f) Travel expenses of non-Federal members

(g) FACA exemption

(Pub. L. 115–368, title I, § 104, Dec. 21, 2018, 132 Stat. 5096; Pub. L. 117–81, div. F, title LXVI, § 6606(c)(3), Dec. 27, 2021, 135 Stat. 2444.)

§ 8814a. Subcommittee on the Economic and Security Implications of Quantum Information Science

(a) Establishment

(b) Membership

The Subcommittee shall include a representative of—

(1) the Department of Energy;

(2) the Department of Defense;

(3) the Department of Commerce;

(4) the Department of Homeland Security;

(5) the Office of the Director of National Intelligence;

(6) the Office of Management and Budget;

(7) the Office of Science and Technology Policy;

(8) the Department of Justice;

(9) the National Science Foundation;

(10) the National Institute of Standards and Technology; and

(11) such other Federal department or agency as the President considers appropriate.

The Subcommittee shall—

(1) in coordination with the Director of the Office and 1

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Management and Budget, the Director of the National Quantum Coordination Office, and the Subcommittee on Quantum Information Science, track investments of the Federal Government in quantum information science research and development;

(2) review and assess any economic or security implications of such investments;

(3) review and assess any counterintelligence risks or other foreign threats to such investments;

(4) recommend goals and priorities for the Federal Government and make recommendations to Federal departments and agencies and the Director of the National Quantum Coordination Office to address any counterintelligence risks or other foreign threats identified as a result of an assessment under paragraph (3);

(5) assess the export of technology associated with quantum information science and recommend to the Secretary of Commerce and the Secretary of State export controls necessary to protect the economic and security interests of the United States as a result of such assessment;

(6) recommend to Federal departments and agencies investment strategies in quantum information science that advance the economic and security interest of the United States;

(7) recommend to the Director of National Intelligence and the Secretary of Energy appropriate protections to address counterintelligence risks or other foreign threats identified as a result of the assessment under paragraph (3); and

(8) in coordination with the Subcommittee on Quantum Information Science, ensure the approach of the United States to investments of the Federal Government in quantum information science research and development reflects a balance between scientific progress and the potential economic and security implications of such progress.

(d) Technical and administrative support

(1) In general

(2) Support related to classified information

(Pub. L. 115–368, title I, § 105, as added Pub. L. 117–81, div. F, title LXVI, § 6606(a)(2), Dec. 27, 2021, 135 Stat. 2442.)

§ 8815. Sunset

(a) In general

(b) Extension

(Pub. L. 115–368, title I, § 106, formerly § 105, Dec. 21, 2018, 132 Stat. 5097; renumbered § 106 and amended Pub. L. 117–81, div. F, title LXVI, § 6606(a)(1), (b)(1), Dec. 27, 2021, 135 Stat. 2442, 2443.)