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§ 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.
(c) Chairpersons
(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).
(C) An analysis of the progress made toward achieving the goals and priorities established under subsection (d)(2).
(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.)