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15 U.S.C. § 8801 — Department of Energy quantum network infrastructure research and development program

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15 U.S.C. § 8801 — Department of Energy quantum network infrastructure research and development program

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**(a) In general** The Secretary of Energy (referred to in this section as the “Secretary”) shall carry out a research, development, and demonstration program to accelerate innovation in quantum network infrastructure in order to— (1) facilitate the advancement of distributed quantum computing systems through the internet and intranet; (2) improve the precision of measurements of scientific phenomena and physical imaging technologies; (3) develop secure national quantum communications technologies and strategies; (4) demonstrate quantum networking utilizing the Department of Energy’s Energy Sciences Network User Facility; and (5) advance the relevant domestic supply chains, manufacturing capabilities, and associated simulations or modeling capabilities. **(b) Program** In carrying out this section, the Secretary shall— (1) coordinate with— (A) the Director of the National Science Foundation; (B) the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology; (C) the Chair of the Subcommittee on Quantum Information Science of the National Science and Technology Council established under [section 8813(a) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title15-section8813/a&num=0&edition=prelim); and (D) the Chair of the Subcommittee on the Economic and Security Implications of Quantum Science; (2) conduct cooperative research with industry, National Laboratories, institutions of higher education, and other research institutions to facilitate new quantum infrastructure methods and technologies, including— (A) quantum-limited detectors, ultra-low loss optical channels, space-to-ground connections, and classical networking and cybersecurity protocols; (B) entanglement and hyper-entangled state sources and transmission, control, and measurement of quantum states; (C) quantum interconnects that allow short range local connections between quantum processors; (D) transducers for quantum sources and signals between optical wavelength regimes, including telecommunications regimes and quantum computer-relevant domains, including microwaves; (E) development of quantum memory buffers and small-scale quantum computers that are compatible with photon-based quantum bits in the optical or telecommunications wavelengths; (F) long-range entanglement distribution, including allowing entanglement-based protocols between small- and large 11 So in original. Probably should be followed by a hyphen. scale quantum processors, at the terrestrial and space-based level using quantum repeaters and optical or laser communications; (G) quantum routers, multiplexers, repeaters, and related technologies necessary to create secure long-distance quantum communication; and (H) integration of systems across the quantum technology stack into traditional computing networks, including the development of remote controlled, high-performance, and reliable implementations of key quantum network components by leveraging the expertise, infrastructure and supplemental investments at the National Laboratories in the Energy Sciences Network User Facility; (3) engage with the Quantum Economic Development Consortium and other organizations, as applicable, to transition component technologies to help facilitate as appropriate the development of a quantum supply chain for quantum network technologies; (4) advance basic research in advanced scientific computing, particle and nuclear physics, and material science to enhance the understanding, prediction, and manipulation of materials, processes, and physical phenomena relevant to quantum network infrastructure; (5) develop experimental tools and testbeds in collaboration with the Energy Sciences Network User Facility necessary to support cross-cutting fundamental research and development activities with diverse stakeholders from industry, National Laboratories, and institutions of higher education; and (6) consider quantum network infrastructure applications that span the Department of Energy’s missions in energy, environment, and national security. **(c) Leveraging** In carrying out this section, the Secretary shall leverage resources, infrastructure, and expertise across the Department of Energy and from— (1) the National Institute of Standards and Technology; (2) the National Science Foundation; (3) the National Aeronautics and Space Administration; (4) other relevant Federal agencies; (5) the National Laboratories; (6) industry stakeholders; (7) institutions of higher education; and (8) the National Quantum Information Science Research Centers. **(d) Research plan** Not later than 180 days after August 9, 2022, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate a 4-year research plan that identifies and prioritizes basic research needs relating to quantum network infrastructure. **(e) Standard of review** The Secretary shall review activities carried out under this section to determine the achievement of technical milestones. **(f) Funding** Of the funds authorized to be appropriated for the Department of Energy’s Office of Science, there is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out the activities under this section $100,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2027.

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15 U.S.C. § 8815 — National Quantum Initiative Advisory Committee

**(a) In general** The President shall establish a National Quantum Initiative Advisory Committee. **(b) Qualifications** The Advisory Committee shall consist of members, appointed by the President, who are representative of industry, universities, and Federal laboratories and are qualified to provide advice and information on quantum information science and technology research, development, demonstrations, standards, education, technology transfer, commercial application, or national security and economic concerns. **(c) Membership consideration** In selecting the members of the Advisory Committee, the President may seek and give consideration to recommendations from the Congress, industry, the scientific community (including the National Academy of Sciences, scientific professional societies, and universities), the defense community, and other appropriate organizations. **(d) Duties** (1) **In general** — The Advisory Committee shall advise the President, the Subcommittee on Quantum Information Science, and the Subcommittee on Economic and Security Implications and make recommendations for the President to consider when reviewing and revising the Program. (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; (C) the management, coordination, implementation, and activities of the Program; (D) whether the Program activities and the goals and priorities established under [section 8813(d)(2) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title15-section8813/d/2&num=0&edition=prelim) are helping to maintain United States leadership in quantum info

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15 U.S.C. § 8831 — Subcommittee on the Economic and Security Implications of Quantum Information Science

**(a) Establishment** The President shall establish, through the National Science and Technology Council, the Subcommittee on the Economic and Security Implications of Quantum Information Science. **(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. **(c) Responsibilities** The Subcommittee shall— (1) in coordination with the Director of the Office and 11 So in original. Probably should be “of”. 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 S

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42 U.S.C. § 18911 — Definitions

In this division: (1) **Artificial intelligence** — The term “artificial intelligence” or “AI” has the meaning given such term in [section 9401 of title 15](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title15-section9401&num=0&edition=prelim). (2) **Awardee** — The term “awardee” means the legal entity to which Federal assistance is awarded and that is accountable to the Federal Government for the use of the funds provided. (3) **Award personnel** — The term “award personnel” means principal investigators and co-principal investigators, faculty, postdoctoral researchers, and other employees supported by a grant, cooperative agreement, or contract under Federal law. (4) **Biomanufacturing** — The term “biomanufacturing” means the utilization of biological systems to develop new and advance existing products, tools, and processes at commercial scale. (5) **Emerging research institution** — The term “emerging research institution” means an institution of higher education with an established undergraduate or graduate program that has less than $50,000,000 in Federal research expenditures. (6) **Engineering biology** — The term “engineering biology” means the application of engineering design principles and practices to biological systems, including molecular and cellular systems, to advance fundamental understanding of complex natural systems and to enable novel or optimize functions and capabilities. (7) **EPSCoR** — The term “EPSCoR” has the meaning given the term in section 502 of the America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2010 ([42 U.S.C. 1862p](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section1862p&num=0&edition=prelim) note). (8) **EPSCoR institution** — The term “EPSCoR institution” means an institution of higher e

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42 U.S.C. § 18998 — Microelectronics workforce development activities

**(a) Creating helpful initiatives to produce personnel in needed growth industries** (1) **In general** — The Director shall make awards to institutions of higher education, non-profit organizations, or consortia thereof, for research, development, and related activities to advance innovative approaches to developing, improving, and expanding evidence-based education and workforce development activities and learning experiences at all levels of education in fields and disciplines related to microelectronics. (2) **Purposes** — Activities carried out under this section shall be for the purpose of supporting the growth, retention, and development of a diverse and sustainable microelectronics workforce to meet the requirements of the programs established in [section 4656(c)(2)(C) of title 15](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title15-section4656/c/2/C&num=0&edition=prelim) in support of the evolving needs of industry, academia, government, and Federal laboratories. (3) **Uses of funds** — Awards made under this section shall be used to support activities, such as— (A) development of industry-oriented curricula and teaching modules for topics relevant to microelectronics, including those that provide meaningful hands-on learning experiences; (B) dissemination of materials developed in subparagraph (A), including through the creation and maintenance of a publicly-accessible database and online portal; (C) development and implementation of training, research, and professional development programs for teachers, including innovative pre-service and in-service programs, in microelectronics and related fields; (D) support for learning activities and experiences that provide physical, simulated, or remote access to training facilities and

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42 U.S.C. § 19271 — Quantum networking and communications

**(a) Definitions** In this section: (1) **Director** — The term “Director” means the Director of the National Science Foundation. (2) **Appropriate committees of Congress** — The term “appropriate committees of Congress” has the meaning given such term in [section 8801 of title 15](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title15-section8801&num=0&edition=prelim). (3) **Q2work Program** — The term “Q2Work Program” means the Q2Work Program supported by the Foundation. **(b) , (c) Omitted** **(d) Quantum information science workforce evaluation and acceleration** (1) **In general** — Not later than 180 days after August 9, 2022, the Director shall enter into an agreement with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to conduct a study to evaluate and make recommendations for the quantum information science workforce. The study shall— (A) characterize the quantum information science workforce, including by— (i) describing what constitutes a quantum information science qualified worker across sectors, including academia, the Federal Government, and industry; and (ii) describing the size and makeup of the quantum information science workforce, including an assessment of current and future trends; (B) identify near- and long-term quantum information science workforce needs across government, academia, and industry sectors, including identifying the cross-disciplinary academic degrees or academic courses necessary to— (i) prepare students for multiple career pathways in quantum information sciences and related fields; (ii) ensure the United States is competitive in the field of quantum information science while preserving national security; and (iii) support the development of quantum applications;

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15 U.S.C. § 8801 — Definitions

Page 2455 TITLE 15—COMMERCE AND TRADE § 8802 1 So in original. Two pars. (8) have been enacted. Sec. 8802. Purposes. SUBCHAPTER I—NATIONAL QUANTUM INITIATIVE 8811. National Quantum Initiative Program. 8812. National Quantum Coordination Office. 8813. Subcommittee on Quantum Information Science. 8814. National Quantum Initiative Advisory Com- mittee. 8814a. Subcommittee on the Economic and Security Implications of Quantum Information Science. 8815. Sunset. SUBCHAPTER II—NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY QUANTUM AC- TIVITIES 8831. National Institute of Standards and Tech- nology Activities and Quantum Consor- tium. SUBCHAPTER III—NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION QUANTUM ACTIVITIES 8841. Quantum information science research and education program. 8842. Multidisciplinary centers for quantum re- search and education. SUBCHAPTER IV—DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY QUANTUM ACTIVITIES 8851. Quantum information science research pro- gram. 8852. National Quantum Information Science Re- search Centers. 8853. Department of Energy quantum network in- frastructure research and development pro- gram. 8854. Department of Energy Quantum User Expan- sion for Science and Technology program. § 8801. Definitions In this chapter: (1) Advisory Committee The term ‘‘Advisory Committee’’ means the National Quantum Initiative Advisory Com- mittee established under section 8814(a) of this title. (2) Appropriate committees of Congress The term ‘‘appropriate committees of Con- gress’’ means— (A) the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate; (B) the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate; and (C) the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of the House of Representatives. (3) Coordination Office T

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