Amends the National Quantum Initiative Act to require quantum science, engineering, and technology research programs. Establishes quantum computing strategic and supply chain plans. Engages industry and academia for commercialization. Restricts funding tied to foreign entities of concern and Confucius Institutes.
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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, enforcement restrictions, and coordination requirements.
The document has minimal coverage of AI risk domains, with primary focus on competitive dynamics (6.4) through international competition restrictions, and governance failure (6.5) through coordination mechanisms. The document addresses quantum computing technology rather than AI systems, though quantum computing can be used as AI infrastructure. Coverage is concentrated in socioeconomic domains related to national security and technological competition.
The document primarily governs the Scientific Research and Development Services sector through quantum research programs, and the Information sector through quantum computing, communications, and networking development. It also addresses the Trade, Transportation and Utilities sector through energy sector applications and the Public Administration sector through federal agency coordination.
The document addresses quantum computing 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 (strategic planning and coordination). It also covers Plan and Design through strategic planning requirements and Collect and Process Data through research activities.
The document primarily focuses on quantum computing technology rather than AI systems, though it explicitly mentions machine learning and artificial intelligence as accelerators that can be integrated with quantum computing systems. It addresses quantum high-performance computing and hybrid quantum-classical systems but does not define AI models, AI systems, or specific AI categories like frontier AI or general purpose AI.
United States Congress
The document is titled 'Department of Energy Quantum Leadership Act of 2025' and is identified as being from the United States Congress, which has constitutional authority to enact federal legislation.
Secretary of Energy, Department of Energy, Secretary of Defense, Secretary of State, Director of National Intelligence, Attorney General, Secretary of Commerce
The Secretary of Energy is designated as the primary enforcement authority with power to administer funding restrictions and determine foreign entities of concern. Multiple other federal officials are involved in consultation and determination processes.
Congress, Secretary of Energy, Director of the National Science Foundation, Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology, Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Director of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency
Congress receives monitoring reports through the strategic plan submission requirement. The Secretary of Energy coordinates with multiple federal agency heads to ensure programs complement and do not duplicate efforts, establishing a multi-agency monitoring framework.
Department of Energy, Secretary 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 and Secretary of Energy with mandatory obligations to carry out quantum research programs. It also applies to institutions of higher education (with restrictions on Confucius Institute affiliations), industry partners, and National Laboratories engaged in quantum research and development.
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