15 U.S.C. § 8811 — National Quantum Initiative Program

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