Amends Section 401 of the National Quantum Initiative Act to require the Department of Energy to conduct quantum information science research and promote commercialization. Requires strategic plans for high-performance computing, cooperation with industry, and development of relevant supply chains. Prohibits funding partnerships with entities posing national security threats.
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This is a binding federal statute enacted by the United States Congress that amends the National Quantum Initiative Act. It contains mandatory obligations with specific funding authorizations and explicit prohibitions on certain activities, enforceable through federal appropriations law.
The document has minimal coverage of risk domains, with primary focus on national security threats (4.2) through restrictions on foreign entities of concern. There is implicit coverage of competitive dynamics (6.4) through emphasis on U.S. quantum technology advancement and commercialization. The document does not substantially address AI-specific risks, as it focuses on quantum information science rather than AI systems.
The document primarily governs the Scientific Research and Development Services sector through quantum research programs, with significant coverage of the Information sector (quantum computing and communications), and the Energy/Utilities sector through energy applications of quantum technology. It also addresses Educational Services through traineeship programs.
The document addresses quantum information science research and development across multiple lifecycle stages, with particular emphasis on Build and Use Model (quantum computing development), Deploy (commercialization and industry engagement), and Operate and Monitor (ongoing research programs and coordination). It also covers Plan and Design through strategic planning requirements.
The document explicitly focuses on quantum information science, engineering, and technology rather than AI systems. However, it does mention AI and machine learning as accelerators for high-performance computing systems and includes machine learning as a research field within quantum computational science.
United States Congress
The document is a Congressional Act that amends existing federal law. Congress has the constitutional authority to enact federal legislation and appropriate funds.
Department of Energy (Secretary of Energy), Congress, Department of Defense, Department of State, Director of National Intelligence, Attorney General, Department of the Treasury (Office of Foreign Assets Control)
The Secretary of Energy has primary enforcement authority through control of funding and program implementation. Congress enforces through appropriations oversight and reporting requirements. Other federal agencies are involved in determining foreign entities of concern.
Congress, Department of Energy, Secretary of Defense, Secretary of State, Director of National Intelligence, Secretary of Commerce
Congress monitors through mandatory reporting requirements. The Secretary of Energy monitors program implementation and coordinates with other federal agencies. Multiple agencies are involved in monitoring foreign entity concerns.
Department of Energy, National Laboratories, institutions of higher education, quantum technology industry, small- and medium-sized businesses, Quantum Economic Development Consortium
The Act targets the Department of Energy as the primary implementing agency, along with research institutions, industry partners, and educational institutions that will participate in quantum research programs. It also specifically targets entities that might partner with foreign countries or entities of concern.
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