15 U.S.C. § 8812 — National Quantum Coordination Office

Page 2456 TITLE 15—COMMERCE AND TRADE § 8811 1 So in original. Probably should be followed by a comma. information science and technology re- search, testing and education; and (E) to stimulate research on and promote more rapid development of quantum-based technologies; (2) improving the interagency planning and coordination of Federal research and develop- ment of quantum information science and technology; (3) maximizing the effectiveness of the Fed- eral Government’s quantum information science and technology research, development, and demonstration programs; (4) promoting collaboration among the Fed- eral Government, Federal laboratories, indus- try, and universities; and (5) promoting the development of inter- national standards for quantum information science and technology security— (A) to facilitate technology innovation and private sector commercialization; and (B) to meet economic and national secu- rity goals. (Pub. L. 115–368, § 3, Dec. 21, 2018, 132 Stat. 5093.) SUBCHAPTER I—NATIONAL QUANTUM INITIATIVE § 8811. National Quantum Initiative Program (a) In general The President shall implement a National Quantum Initiative Program. (b) Requirements In carrying out the Program, the President, acting through Federal agencies, councils, work- ing groups, subcommittees, and the Coordina- tion Office, as the President considers appro- priate, shall— (1) establish the goals, priorities, and metrics for a 10-year plan to accelerate devel- opment of quantum information science and technology applications in the United States; (2) invest in fundamental Federal quantum information science and technology research, development, demonstration, and other activi- ties to achieve the goals established under paragraph (1); (3) invest in activities to develop a quantum information science and technology workforce pipeline; (4) provide for interagency planning and co- ordination of Federal quantum information science and technology research, development, demonstration, standards engagement, and other activities under the Program; (5) partner with industry and universities to leverage knowledge and resources; and (6) leverage existing Federal investments ef- ficiently to advance Program goals and prior- ities established under paragraph (1). (Pub. L. 115–368, title I, § 101, Dec. 21, 2018, 132 Stat. 5094.) TERMINATION OF SECTION For termination of section, see section 8815 of this title. § 8812. National Quantum Coordination Office (a) Establishment (1) In general The President shall establish a National Quantum Coordination Office. (2) Administration The Coordination Office shall have— (A) a Director appointed by the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy, in consultation with the Secretary of Com- merce, the Director of the National Science Foundation, and the Secretary of Energy; and (B) staff comprised of employees detailed from the Federal departments and agencies described in section 8813(b) of this title (b) Responsibilities The Coordination Office shall— (1) provide technical and administrative sup- port to— (A) the Subcommittee on Quantum Infor- mation Science; (B) the Advisory Committee; and (C) the Subcommittee on Economic and Security Implications; (2) oversee interagency coordination of the Program, including by encouraging and sup- porting joint agency solicitation and selection of applications for funding of activities under the Program; (3) serve as the point of contact on Federal civilian quantum information science and technology activities for Federal departments and agencies, industry, universities 1 profes- sional societies, State governments, and such other persons as the Coordination Office con- siders appropriate to exchange technical and programmatic information; (4) ensure coordination among the collabo- rative ventures or consortia established under section 8831(a) of this title, Multidisciplinary Centers for Quantum Research and Education established under section 8842(a) of this title, and the National Quantum Information Science Research Centers established under section 8852(a) of this title; (5) conduct public outreach, including the dissemination of findings and recommenda- tions of the Advisory Committee, as appro- priate; (6) promote access to and early application of the technologies, innovations, and expertise derived from Program activities to agency missions and systems across the Federal Gov- ernment, and to industry, including startup companies; and (7) promote access, through appropriate Fed- eral Government agencies, and an open and competitive merit-reviewed process, to exist- ing quantum computing and communication systems developed by industry, universities, and Federal laboratories to the general user community in pursuit of discovery of the new applications of such systems. (c) Funding Funds necessary to carry out the activities of the Coordination Office shall be made available 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.