15 U.S.C. § 8813 — Subcommittee on Quantum Information

Page 2457 TITLE 15—COMMERCE AND TRADE § 8813 each fiscal year by the Federal departments and agencies described in section 8813(b) of this title, as determined by the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy. (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.) TERMINATION OF SECTION For termination of section, see section 8815 of this title. Editorial Notes AMENDMENTS 2021—Subsec. (b)(1). Pub. L. 117–81 substituted ‘‘on Quantum Information Science;’’ for ‘‘; and’’ in subpar. (A), inserted ‘‘and’’ after semicolon in subpar. (B), and added subpar. (C). § 8813. Subcommittee on Quantum Information Science (a) Establishment The President shall establish, through the Na- tional Science and Technology Council, the Sub- committee on Quantum Information Science. (b) Membership The Subcommittee shall include a representa- tive 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 Ad- ministration; (5) the Department of Defense; (6) the Office of the Director of National In- telligence; (7) the Office of Management and Budget; (8) the Office of Science and Technology Pol- icy; and (9) such other Federal department or agency as the President considers appropriate. (c) Chairpersons The Subcommittee shall be jointly chaired by the Director of the National Institute of Stand- ards and Technology, the Director of the Na- tional Science Foundation, and the Secretary of Energy. (d) Responsibilities The Subcommittee shall— (1) coordinate the quantum information science and technology research, information sharing about international standards devel- opment and use, and education activities and programs of the Federal agencies; (2) establish goals and priorities of the Pro- gram, based on identified knowledge and workforce gaps and other national needs; (3) assess and recommend Federal infrastruc- ture needs to support the Program; (4) assess the status, development, and diver- sity of the United States quantum information science workforce; (5) assess the global outlook for quantum in- formation 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 re- search portfolio and an appropriate level of re- search 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 agen- cies described in subsection (b), the Sub- committee 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 nec- essary. (f) Submittal to Congress The chairpersons of the Subcommittee shall submit to the President, the Advisory Com- mittee, and the appropriate committees of Con- gress each strategic plan developed under sub- section (e) and any updates thereto. (g) Annual program budget report (1) In general Each year, concurrent with the annual budg- et request submitted by the President to Con- gress under section 1105 of title 31, the chair- persons of the Subcommittee shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress and such other committees of Congress as the chairpersons deem appropriate a report on the budget for the Program. (2) Contents Each report submitted under paragraph (1) shall include the following: (A) The budget of the Program for the cur- rent 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 de- partment and agency described in subsection (b). (C) An analysis of the progress made to- ward achieving the goals and priorities es- tablished under subsection (d)(2). (h) Report on quantum networking and commu- nications (1) In general Not later than January 1, 2026, the Quantum Networking Working Group within the Sub- committee on Quantum Information Science of the National Science and Technology Coun- cil, in coordination with the Subcommittee on the Economic and Security Implications of Quantum Information Science, shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a re- port detailing a plan for the advancement of quantum networking and communications technology in the United States, building on the report entitled A Strategic Vision for Amer- ica’s Quantum Networks and A Coordinated Ap- proach for Quantum Networking Research. Page 2458 TITLE 15—COMMERCE AND TRADE § 8814 (2) Requirements The report under paragraph (1) shall include the following: (A) An update to the report entitled Co- ordinated Approach to Quantum Networking Research Report focusing on a framework for interagency collaboration regarding the ad- vancement of quantum networking and com- munications research. (B) A plan for Federal Government part- nership with the private sector and inter- agency collaboration regarding engagement in international standards for quantum net- working and communications technology, including a list of Federal priorities for standards relating to such networking and technology. (C) A proposal for the protection of na- tional security interests relating to the ad- vancement of quantum networking and com- munications technology. (D) An assessment of the relative position of the United States with respect to other countries in the global race to develop, dem- onstrate, and utilize quantum networking and communications technology. (E) Recommendations to Congress for leg- islative action relating to the matters con- sidered 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 quan- tum information science domain, and transi- tion 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.) TERMINATION OF SECTION For termination of section, see section 8815 of this title. Editorial Notes AMENDMENTS 2022—Subsec. (h). Pub. L. 117–167 added subsec. (h). § 8814. National Quantum Initiative Advisory Committee (a) In general The President shall establish a National Quan- tum 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, tech- nology transfer, commercial application, or na- tional 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 univer- sities), the defense community, and other appro- priate organizations. (d) Duties (1) In general The Advisory Committee shall advise the President, the Subcommittee on Quantum In- formation Science, and the Subcommittee on Economic and Security Implications and make recommendations for the President to con- sider when reviewing and revising the Pro- gram. (2) Independent assessments The Advisory Committee shall conduct peri- odic, independent assessments of— (A) any trends or developments in quan- tum information science and technology; (B) the progress made in implementing the Program; (C) the management, coordination, imple- mentation, and activities of 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 quan- tum information science and technology; (E) whether a need exists to revise the Pro- gram; (F) whether opportunities exist for inter- national cooperation with strategic allies on research and development in, and the devel- opment of open standards for, quantum in- formation science and technology; and (G) whether national security, societal, economic, legal, and workforce concerns are adequately addressed by the Program. (e) Reports Not later than 180 days after December 21, 2018, and at least biennially thereafter, the Ad- visory Committee shall submit to the President, the appropriate committees of Congress, and such other committees of Congress as the Advi- sory Committee deems appropriate a report on the findings of the independent assessment under subsection (d), including any rec- ommendations for improvements to the Pro- gram. (f) Travel expenses of non-Federal members Non-Federal members of the Advisory Com- mittee, while attending meetings of the Advi- sory Committee or while otherwise serving at the request of the head of the Advisory Com- mittee away from their homes or regular places of business, may be allowed travel expenses, in- cluding per diem in lieu of subsistence, as au- thorized by section 5703 of title 5, for individuals in the Government serving without pay. Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to prohibit members of the Advisory Committee who are of- ficers or employees of the United States from being allowed travel expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, in accordance with existing law.