15 U.S.C. § 8811

Current through P.L. 118-107 (published on www.congress.gov on 11/21/2024)

Section 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, working groups, subcommittees, and the Coordination Office, as the President considers appropriate, shall-

(1) establish the goals, priorities, and metrics for a 10-year plan to accelerate development 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 activities 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 coordination 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 efficiently to advance Program goals and priorities established under paragraph (1).

15 U.S.C. § 8811

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.

Coordination Office: The term "Coordination Office" means the National Quantum Coordination Office established under section 8812(a) of this title.
Program: The term "Program" means the National Quantum Initiative Program implemented under section 8811(a) of this title.
quantum information science: The term "quantum information science" means the use of the laws of quantum physics for the storage, transmission, manipulation, computing, or measurement of information.