Bill Sponsor
Senate Bill 1197
117th Congress(2021-2022)
QUANTUM for National Security Act of 2021
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Apr 15, 2021
Overview
Text
Introduced
Apr 15, 2021
Latest Action
Apr 15, 2021
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
1197
Congress
117
Policy Area
Armed Forces and National Security
Armed Forces and National Security
Primary focus of measure is military operations and spending, facilities, procurement and weapons, personnel, intelligence; strategic materials; war and emergency powers; veterans’ issues. Measures concerning alliances and collective security, arms sales and military assistance, or arms control may fall under International Affairs policy area.
Sponsorship by Party
Democrat
New Hampshire
Republican
South Dakota
Senate Votes (0)
House Votes (0)
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

Quantum for Universal Advancement in Nationwide Technology Use and Modernization for National Security Act of 2021 or the QUANTUM for National Security Act of 2021

This bill addresses quantum science research and its role in national security through the Department of Defense (DOD).

For purposes of the public-private talent exchange program, DOD must ensure there are exchanges of personnel that are working on the modernization priorities of DOD, including quantum science and technology research.

Among other requirements, DOD must

  • seek to establish public-private exchange programs in the Army, Navy, and Marine Corps focused on private sector entities working on quantum information sciences and technology research applications;
  • implement the National Security Pipeline Pilot Program to seek to enter into partnerships with minority-serving institutions to diversify participants in the Science, Mathematics, and Research Transformation (SMART) Defense Education Program; and
  • implement a fellowship program in quantum information science and technology research and development for individuals who have graduate or post-graduate degrees.

The Government Accountability Office (GAO) must assess the National Quantum Initiative Program and report on its findings. Additionally, the GAO must brief Congress on its assessment of the quantum information fellowship program established by this bill.

The President must establish, through the National Science and Technology Council, a temporary Subcommittee on the Economic and Security Implications of Quantum Science.

The National Quantum Initiative Advisory Committee must include defense researchers and ensure the integration of DOD in committee actions and programs.

Text (1)
April 15, 2021
Actions (2)
04/15/2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
04/15/2021
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:49:18 PM