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(e) Report on Certain Drivers of Deforestation and Environmental Degradation in the Brazilian Amazon.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State, in coordination with relevant Federal agencies, shall submit a report to Congress regarding certain drivers of deforestation and environmental d…

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(e) Report on Certain Drivers of Deforestation and Environmental Degradation in the Brazilian Amazon.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State, in coordination with relevant Federal agencies, shall submit a report to Congress regarding certain drivers of deforestation and environmental d…

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(a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary, in consultation with the Attorney General, the Secretary of the Treasury, and the heads of other Federal departments and agencies as appropriate, shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a comprehensive strategy, with a classif…

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(a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary, in consultation with the Attorney General, the Secretary of the Treasury, and the heads of other Federal departments and agencies as appropriate, shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a comprehensive strategy, with a classif…

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``(ii) In a civil action brought under section 2255 or 2255A, for purposes of paragraph (1), the court may-- ``(I) order the plaintiff or defendant to provide to the court or the Government, as applicable, any equipment necessary to maintain care, custody, and control of such property or material; and ``(II) take reasonable measures, and…

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``(ii) In a civil action brought under section 2255 or 2255A, for purposes of paragraph (1), the court may-- ``(I) order the plaintiff or defendant to provide to the court or the Government, as applicable, any equipment necessary to maintain care, custody, and control of such property or material; and ``(II) take reasonable measures, and…

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  1. 1773) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1)-- (A) by striking ``4-State'' and inserting ``5-State''; and (B) by inserting ``Maryland,'' after ``Delaware,''; and (2) in paragraph (2), by inserting ``Maryland,'' after ``Delaware,''. (c) Priority.--Section 3504 of the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act (Public Law 114-322; 130 Stat. 1774) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(d) Priority.--In selecting a project to be funded under the grant program, the Secretary may give priority to a project that serves a small, rural, or disadvantaged community.''. (d) Sunset.--Section 3507 of the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act (Public Law 114-322; 130 Stat. 1775) is amended by striking ``2023'' and inserting ``2033''. SEC. 6051. MAPPING AMERICA'S PHARMACEUTICAL SUPPLY.

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  2. 2431d(d)) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraphs: ``(14) $20,000,000 for fiscal year 2028. ``(15) $20,000,000 for fiscal year 2029. ``(16) $20,000,000 for fiscal year 2030. ``(17) $20,000,000 for fiscal year 2031. ``(18) $20,000,000 for fiscal year 2032.''. SEC. 6050. DELAWARE RIVER BASIN CONSERVATION REAUTHORIZATION. (a) Findings.--Section 3501(2) of the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act (Public Law 114-322; 130 Stat. 1771) is amended by inserting ``Maryland,'' after ``Delaware,''. (b) Definitions of Basin and Basin State.--Section 3502 of the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act (Public Law 114-322; 130 Stat.

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  3. ``(E) Rule of construction.--This paragraph shall be liberally construed to carry out the purpose of Congress to provide relief for persons targeted by foreign commercial spyware, consistent with the United States' national security and foreign policy interests in countering the counterintelligence threats posed by foreign commercial spyware.''. (c) Applicability.--This section, and the amendments made by this section, shall apply to any pending case or any cause of action arising on or after the date that is 4 years before the date of enactment of this Act. SEC. 6049. REAUTHORIZATION OF TROPICAL FOREST AND CORAL REEF CONSERVATION ACT OF 1998. Section 806(d) of the Tropical Forest and Coral Reef Conservation Act of 1998 (22 U.S.C.

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  4. ``(D) Consent to personal jurisdiction.--For a civil action described in subparagraph (B), a foreign person defendant shall be deemed to have consented to personal jurisdiction in such civil action if the defendant-- ``(i) carried out, enabled, or directed the use of commercial spyware that accesses or uses any person or entity's hardware, software, servers, or services, where such person or entity resides, has its principal place of business, or has its place of incorporation (as applicable), or such hardware, software, servers, or services are located, in the United States; or ``(ii) developed, furnished, sold, licensed, approved the sale or license of, or has an ownership stake in, commercial spyware that accesses or uses any person or entity's hardware, software, servers, or services, where such person or entity resides, has its principal place of business, or has its place of incorporation (as applicable), or such hardware, software, servers, or services are located, in the United States .

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  5. [[Page S3978]] ``(B) Venue.--A civil action described in paragraph (1) against a foreign person and in which the alleged violations occurred via the use of commercial spyware, may be instituted in the district court of the United States for any district where-- ``(i) any plaintiff resides; ``(ii) any defendant resides, is subject to service, or has an agent; or ``(iii) a person or entity resides, has its principal place of business, or has its place of incorporation (as applicable), if the access or use of such person or entity's hardware, software, servers, or services gave rise to the alleged violation of this section. ``(C) Convenience of the forum.--The district court shall not dismiss a civil action described in subparagraph (B) on the grounds of the inconvenience or inappropriateness of the forum chosen.

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  6. ``(ii) Foreign person.--The term `foreign person' means a non-United States person (as defined in section 2523) located outside the United States; and ``(iii) Spyware.--The term `spyware' has the meaning given that term in section 1102A(a)(5) of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3232a(a)(5)), including the end-to-end systems described in subparagraphs (A) through (D) of that section.

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  7. ``(c) Sunset.--This section shall cease to have any force or effect on the date that is 5 years after the date of enactment of this section.''. SEC. 6048. STOP FOREIGN SPYWARE ACT. (a) Short Title.--This section may be cited as the ``Stop Foreign Spyware Act''. (b) Amendments.--Section 1030 of title 18, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by striking ``(g) Any'' and inserting the following: ``(g)(1) In general.--Any''; and (2) by inserting after subsection (g)(1), as so redesignated by paragraph (1), the following: ``(2) Foreign Persons Using Spyware.-- ``(A) Definitions.--In this paragraph: ``(i) Commercial spyware.--The term `commercial spyware' means spyware that is furnished for commercial purposes.

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  8. ``(b) Objectives.--The Initiative shall-- ``(1) advance research to-- ``(A) reduce preventable causes of maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity; ``(B) reduce health disparities related to maternal health outcomes, including such disparities associated with medically underserved populations; and ``(C) improve health for pregnant and postpartum women before, during, and after pregnancy; ``(2) use an integrated approach to understand the factors, including biological, behavioral, and other factors, that affect maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity by building an evidence base for improved outcomes in specific regions of the United States; and ``(3) target health disparities associated with maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity by-- ``(A) implementing and evaluating community-based interventions for disproportionately affected women; and ``(B) identifying risk factors and the underlying biological mechanisms associated with leading causes of maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity in the United States.

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  9. 284 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``SEC. 409K. IMPROVE INITIATIVE. ``(a) In General.--The Director of NIH shall carry out a program of research to improve health outcomes, to be known as the Implementing a Maternal health and PRegnancy Outcomes Vision for Everyone Initiative (referred to in this section as the `Initiative').

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  10. 18912) and any other research security authorities available to the Secretary of Energy. (3) Confucius institutes.--None of the funds made available to carry out the covered sections may be obligated to or expended by an institution of higher education that maintains a contract or other agreement with a Confucius Institute or any successor of a Confucius Institute. (4) Restrictions on collaboration with foreign countries and institutions of concern.--None of the funds made available to carry out the covered sections may be obligated or expended to promote, establish, or finance quantum research activities between a United States institution and a foreign country of concern or foreign institution of concern. SEC. 6047. IMPROVE INITIATIVE. Part B of title IV of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C.

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  11. 2751 et seq.); (V) section 224, 225, 226, 227, or 236 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 (42 U.S.C. 2274, 2275, 2276, 2277, 2284); (VI) the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 (50 U.S.C. 4801 et seq.); or (VII) the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.); or (v) is determined by the Secretary of Energy, in consultation with the Secretary of Defense and the Director of National Intelligence, to be engaged in unauthorized conduct that is detrimental to the national security or foreign policy of the United States. (2) Research security.--The Secretary of Energy shall carry out the covered sections in coordination with the research security requirements and authorities established under section 10114 of the Research and Development, Competition, and Innovation Act (42 U.S.C.

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  12. 1189(a)); (ii) is included on the list of specially designated nationals and blocked persons maintained by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury; (iii) is owned by, controlled by, or subject to the jurisdiction or direction of a government of a foreign country that is a covered nation (as defined in section 4872(d) of title 10, United States Code); (iv) is alleged by the Attorney General to have been involved in activities for which a conviction was obtained under-- (I) chapter 37 of title 18, United States Code (commonly known as the ``Espionage Act''); (II) section 951 or 1030 of title 18, United States Code; (III) chapter 90 of title 18, United States Code (commonly known as the ``Economic Espionage Act of 1996''); (IV) the Arms Export Control Act (22 U.S.C.

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  13. (C) Foreign institution of concern.--The term ``foreign institution of concern'' means a foreign institution that-- (i) is designated as a foreign terrorist organization by the Secretary of State under section 219(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C.

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  14. (f) Research Security.-- (1) Definitions.--In this subsection: (A) Covered sections.--The term ``covered sections'' means-- (i) sections 401, 402, 403, and 404 of the National Quantum Initiative Act (15 U.S.C. 8851, 8852, 8853, and 8854) (as amended by this Act); and (ii) section 401A of the National Quantum Initiative Act (as added by section 3). (B) Foreign country of concern.--The term ``foreign country of concern'' means-- (i) a covered nation (as defined in section 4872(d) of title 10, United States Code); and (ii) any other country that the Secretary of Energy, in consultation with the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of State, and the Director of National Intelligence, determines to be engaged in conduct that is detrimental to the national security or foreign policy of the United States.

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  15. (e) Department of Energy Quantum User Expansion for Science and Technology Program.--Section 404 of the National Quantum Initiative Act (15 U.S.C. 8854) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)-- (A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking ``and quantum computing clouds'' and inserting ``, software, and cloud-based quantum computing''; (B) in paragraph (3), by striking ``and'' at the end; (C) in paragraph (4), by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon; and (D) by adding at the end the following: ``(5) to enable development of software and applications, including estimation of resources needed to scale applications; and ``(6) to develop near-term quantum applications to solve public and private sector problems.''; (2) in subsection (b)-- (A) in paragraph (4), by striking ``and'' at the end; (B) in paragraph (5), by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(6) enable users to develop algorithms, software tools, simulators, and applications for quantum systems using cloud- based quantum computers; and ``(7) partner with appropriate public- and private-sector entities to develop training and education opportunities on prototype and early-stage devices to support commercial applications.''; and (3) in subsection (c)-- (A) by redesignating paragraphs (4) through (8) as paragraphs (5) through (9), respectively; and (B) by inserting after paragraph (3) the following: ``(4) the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration;''.

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  16. (d) Department of Energy Quantum Network Infrastructure Research and Development Program.--Section 403 of the National Quantum Initiative Act (15 U.S.C. 8853) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)-- (A) in paragraph (4)-- (i) by inserting ``, including'' after ``networking''; and (ii) by striking ``and'' at the end; (B) in paragraph (5), by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(6) as applicable, leverage a diversity of modalities and commercially available quantum hardware and software; and [[Page S3977]] ``(7) develop education and training pathways related to quantum network infrastructure investments, aligned with existing programmatic investments by the Department of Energy.''; (2) in subsection (b)-- (A) in paragraph (1)-- (i) by redesignating subparagraphs (C) and (D) as subparagraphs (D) and (E), respectively; and (ii) by inserting after subparagraph (B) the following: ``(C) the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and the head of any other relevant Federal agency, as determined by the Secretary;''; (B) in paragraph (2)-- (i) in subparagraph (A), by inserting ``ground-to-space and'' before ``space-to-ground''; (ii) in subparagraph (E), by striking ``photon-based'' and inserting ``all applicable modalities of''; (iii) in subparagraph (F), by inserting ``, quantum sensors,'' after ``quantum repeaters''; (iv) in subparagraph (G)-- (I) by inserting ``data centers,'' after ``repeaters,''; and (II) by striking ``and'' at the end; (v) in subparagraph (H)-- (I) by striking ``the quantum technology stack'' and inserting ``quantum technology modality stacks''; and (II) by striking ``National Laboratories in the Energy Sciences Network User Facility;'' and inserting ``National Laboratories, such as the Energy Sciences Network User Facility, subject to the condition that such activities are conducted on a noninterference basis with National Nuclear Security Administration missions for National Laboratories supporting such missions; and''; and (vi) by adding at the end the following: ``(I) development of quantum network and entanglement distribution protocols or applications, including development of network stack protocols and protocols enabling integration with existing technologies or infrastructure;''; (C) in paragraph (4)-- (i) by striking ``basic''; and (ii) by striking ``material'' and inserting ``materials''; and (D) in paragraph (5), by striking ``fundamental''; and (3) in subsection (d), by striking ``basic research'' and inserting ``research, development, and demonstration''.

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  17. 8852) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)-- (A) in paragraph (1)-- (i) by striking ``basic''; and (ii) by striking ``science and technology and to support research conducted under section 401'' and inserting ``science, engineering, and technology, expand capacity for the domestic quantum workforce, and support research conducted under sections 401, 403, and 404''; and (B) in paragraph (2)(C), by inserting ``that may include 1 or more commercial entities'' after ``collaborations''; (2) in subsection (b), by inserting ``and should be inclusive of the variety of viable quantum technologies, as appropriate'' before the period at the end; (3) in subsection (c)-- (A) by striking ``basic''; and (B) by inserting ``, engineering, and technology, accelerating quantum workforce development,'' after ``science''; and (4) in subsection (e), by striking paragraph (2) and inserting the following: ``(2) Renewal.--Each Center established under this section may be renewed for an additional period of 5 years following a successful, merit-based review and approval by the Director.''.

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  18. ``(d) Consultation.--In carrying out the program under subsection (a), the Secretary of Energy shall consult with the following entities to identify the instrumentation, equipment, infrastructure, and materials needed to support the objectives of that program: ``(1) The National Institute of Standards and Technology. ``(2) The National Science Foundation. ``(3) The National Aeronautics and Space Administration. ``(4) Any other relevant Federal agency. ``(5) The National Laboratories. ``(6) National Quantum Information Science Research Centers. ``(7) Industry stakeholders. ``(8) Institutions of higher education. ``(9) Any other research institution.''. (c) National Quantum Information Science Research Centers.--Section 402 of the National Quantum Initiative Act (15 U.S.C.

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  19. ``(c) Quantum Verification and Validation.--In carrying out the program under subsection (a), the Secretary of Energy shall support the development and deployment of capabilities to test, characterize, verify, and validate quantum information science, engineering, and technology systems, including-- ``(1) measurement and characterization of quantum devices, components, and materials at the qubit level; ``(2) verification and validation of quantum hardware, software, and integrated systems; ``(3) benchmarking and characterization of system performance, scalability, reliability, and error modalities across a diversity of quantum computing, sensing, networking, and communications platforms; and ``(4) development of testing protocols, standards, metrology, and evaluation methodologies to support research, development, demonstration, and commercialization activities.

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  20. ``(b) Program Components.--In carrying out the program under subsection (a), the Secretary of Energy shall-- ``(1) acquire, deploy, and maintain specialized equipment, laboratory infrastructure, and state-of-the-art instrumentation necessary to support quantum verification and validation activities and the broader objectives of the program; ``(2) leverage the capabilities of National Laboratories, Nanoscale Science Research Centers, and other partners of the Department of Energy, including facilities and experts that research and develop novel quantum materials and devices; and ``(3) consider the technologies and end-use applications that have significant economic potential, as determined by the Secretary, based on consultation with relevant stakeholders in academia and industry, including the Quantum Economic Development Consortium.

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  21. (b) Department of Energy Quantum Verification and Validation Program.--The National Quantum Initiative Act is amended by inserting after section 401 (15 U.S.C. 8851) the following: ``SEC. 401A. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY QUANTUM VERIFICATION AND VALIDATION PROGRAM. ``(a) In General.--The Secretary of Energy shall establish a verification and validation program-- ``(1) to maintain United States leadership in quantum information science, engineering, and technology; ``(2) to provide resources for the broader scientific community; and ``(3) to support activities carried out under sections 401, 402, 403, and 404.

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  22. ``(h) Coordination of Activities.--In carrying out this section, the Secretary of Energy shall-- ``(1) ensure all activities are consistent with the limitations established under section 6340 of title 10, United States Code; and ``(2) to the maximum extent practicable, coordinate with the Director of the National Science Foundation, the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology, the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, the Director of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, and the heads of other relevant Federal departments and agencies to ensure that programs and activities carried out under this section complement and do not duplicate existing efforts across the Federal government.''.

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  23. ``(g) Traineeship Program.--The Secretary of Energy shall establish a university-led traineeship program-- ``(1) to address workforce development needs in quantum information science, engineering, and technology; and ``(2) that will focus on supporting increased participation, workforce development, and research experiences for undergraduate and graduate students, including students attending institutions located in States eligible to participate in the Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research under section 113 of the National Science Foundation Authorization Act of 1988 (42 U.S.C. 1862g), consistent with section 3167B(a) of the Department of Energy Science Education Enhancement Act (42 U.S.C. 7381c-3(a)).

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  24. ``(f) Supply Chain Study.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this subsection, the Secretary of Energy, in consultation with the Secretary of Commerce, shall conduct a study on quantum science, engineering, and technology supply chain needs, including-- ``(1) identifying hurdles to growth in the quantum industry by leveraging the expertise of relevant stakeholders in academia and industry, including the Quantum Economic Development Consortium; and ``(2) making recommendations on how to strengthen the domestic supply of materials and technologies necessary for the development of a robust manufacturing base and workforce.

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  25. ``(2) Program.--The Secretary of Energy shall establish an early-stage research and development program in quantum high- performance computing-- ``(A) to inform the 5-year strategic plan described in subsection (d)(1); and ``(B) to build the necessary scientific computing workforce to fulfill the objectives of that plan. ``(3) Activities.--The program established under paragraph (2) shall-- ``(A) support early-stage quantum computing testbeds, user access, and prototypes; and ``(B) connect early-stage quantum high-performance computing projects to the Centers funded under this Act.

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  26. ``(B) A plan to minimize disruptions to the advanced scientific computing workforce. ``(C) A consideration of a diversity of quantum computing modalities. ``(D) A plan to integrate cloud access of commercially available quantum hardware and software to complement on- premises high-performance computing systems and resources consistent with the QUEST program established under section 404. ``(e) Early-Stage Quantum High-Performance Computing Research and Development Program.-- ``(1) Definition of quantum high-performance computing.--In this subsection, the term `quantum high-performance computing' means the use of quantum computing systems that are supported by classical high-performance computing systems and artificial intelligence supercomputers to solve complex problems.

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  27. ``(d) High-Performance Computing Strategic Plan.-- ``(1) In general.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this subsection, the Secretary of Energy shall submit to Congress a 5-year strategic plan to guide Federal programs in designing, expanding, and procuring hybrid, energy-efficient high-performance computing systems capable of integrating with a diverse set of technologies, including quantum, artificial intelligence, and machine learning, to enable the computing facilities of the Department of Energy to advance national computing resources. ``(2) Contents.--The strategic plan under paragraph (1) shall include the following: ``(A) A conceptual plan to leverage capabilities and infrastructure from the high-performance computing resources of the Department of Energy, as the Secretary of Energy determines necessary.

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  28. 8851) is amended-- (1) by striking subsection (a) and inserting the following: ``(a) In General.--The Secretary of Energy shall carry out a research, development, and demonstration program on quantum information science, engineering, and technology.''; (2) in subsection (b)-- (A) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``, engineering, and technology'' after ``science''; (B) in paragraph (2), by inserting ``, engineering, and technology'' after ``science''; (C) by striking paragraph (3) and inserting the following: ``(3) provide research experiences and training for additional undergraduate and graduate students in quantum information science, engineering, and technology, including in the fields specified in paragraph (4);''; (D) by redesignating paragraphs (3) through (5) as paragraphs (5) through (7), respectively; (E) by inserting after paragraph (2) the following: ``(3) operate National Quantum Information Science Research Centers under section 402 to accelerate and scale scientific and technical breakthroughs in quantum information science, engineering, and technology, and maintain state-of-the-art infrastructure for quantum researchers and industry partners; ``(4) conduct cooperative basic and applied research with industry, National Laboratories, institutions of higher education, and other research institutions to facilitate the development, demonstration, and commercial application of quantum information science, engineering, and technology priorities, as determined by the Secretary of Energy, including in the fields of-- ``(A) quantum information theory; ``(B) quantum physics; ``(C) quantum computational science, including hardware and software, machine learning, and data science; ``(D) applied mathematics and algorithm development; ``(E) quantum communications and networking, including hardware and software for quantum communications and networking; ``(F) quantum sensing, imaging, and detection; ``(G) materials science and engineering; ``(H) quantum modeling and simulation, including molecular modeling; ``(I) near- and long-term application development, as determined by the Secretary of Energy; ``(J) quantum chemistry; ``(K) quantum biology; ``(L) superconductive and high-performance microelectronics; ``(M) post-quantum cryptography; and ``(N) chip-based integration of quantum systems, artificial intelligence systems, and other classical computing systems;''; (F) in paragraph (6) (as so redesignated), in subparagraph (F), by striking ``and'' at the end; (G) in paragraph (7) (as so redesignated)-- (i) by striking ``and'' before ``potential''; and (ii) by striking the period at the end and inserting ``, and other relevant stakeholders, as determined by the Secretary of Energy; and''; and (H) by adding at the end the following: ``(8) leverage the collective body of knowledge and data, including experience and resources from existing Federal research activities and commercially available quantum computing hardware and software, to the extent practicable.''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(c) Industry Outreach.--In carrying out the program under subsection (a), the Secretary of Energy shall engage with the quantum technology industry and promote commercialization of applications of quantum technology relevant to the activities of the Department of Energy by-- ``(1) educating-- ``(A) the energy industry and other relevant industries on near-term and commercially available quantum technologies; and ``(B) the quantum industry on potential energy and other relevant applications; ``(2) accelerating the advancements of United States quantum computing, communications, networking, sensing, and security capabilities to protect and optimize the energy sector; ``(3) advancing relevant domestic supply chains, manufacturing capabilities, and associated simulations or modeling capabilities; [[Page S3976]] ``(4) facilitating commercialization of quantum technologies from National Laboratories and engaging with the Quantum Economic Development Consortium and other organizations, as applicable, to transition component technologies that advance the development of a quantum supply chain; and ``(5) to the extent practicable, ensuring industry partner access, especially for small- and medium-sized businesses, to specialized quantum instrumentation, equipment, testbeds, and other infrastructure to design, prototype, and test novel quantum hardware and streamline user access to reduce costs and other administrative burdens.

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  29. (2) Rules of construction.--Nothing in this section shall be construed to-- (A) create any immunity or exemption from the antitrust laws if the Attorney General determines that the non-Federal entities are not acting in good faith or are otherwise unreasonably engaging in anticompetitive acts; or (B) to limit any private right of action for any violation of the antitrust laws that is not exempt under subsection (b). SEC. 6046. NATIONAL QUANTUM INITIATIVE. (a) Department of Energy Quantum Information Science Research Program.--Section 401 of the National Quantum Initiative Act (15 U.S.C.

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  30. (c) Injunctive Relief.-- (1) In general.--The Attorney General may seek, in a court of competent jurisdiction, an injunction against the initiation or continuation of the provision or exchange of information or assistance by non-Federal entities described in section 3 that violates the antitrust laws if the Attorney General determines that the non-Federal entities are not acting in good faith or are otherwise unreasonably engaging in anticompetitive acts.

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  31. (4) Rule of construction.--Paragraph (1)(A) shall not be construed to permit price-fixing, allocating a market between competitors, monopolizing or attempting to monopolize a market, boycotting, or exchanges of price or cost information. (5) Exemption from disclosure.--Any information submitted to the Attorney General pursuant to paragraph (1)(B), including any written notice submitted under that subsection and any information derived from such submission that would reveal the substance of such submission, shall be-- (A) used solely for the purpose of subsection (c); (B) deemed voluntarily shared information and exempt from disclosure under section 552 of title 5, United States Code; and (C) withheld, without discretion, from the public under section 552(b)(3) of title 5, United States Code.

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  32. (2) Limitation.--Paragraph (1) shall not apply to a non- Federal entity receiving information or assistance unless the non-Federal entity uses such information or assistance for a covered artificial intelligence security purpose and has implemented reasonable internal controls to limit the extent to which such information or assistance can be used for other purposes. (3) Affirmative defense.--In any action or proceeding brought under the antitrust laws, the exemption provided under paragraph (1) shall constitute an affirmative defense, and any non-Federal entity claiming the exemption shall bear the burden of proving by a preponderance of the evidence that the entity's actions were taken in good faith and for the exclusive purpose described in paragraph (1).

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  33. (b) Antitrust Exemption.-- (1) In general.--It shall not be considered a violation of any provision of the antitrust laws for-- (A) 2 or more non-Federal entities to provide or exchange information or assistance relating to a covered artificial intelligence security risk in good faith for the exclusive purpose of a covered artificial intelligence security purpose; or (B) 2 or more non-Federal entities to provide or exchange information or assistance for the exclusive purpose of coordinating strategies to reduce covered artificial intelligence security risks via delaying or otherwise limiting the release, deployment, use, development, training, testing, or evaluation of artificial intelligence, provided that the non-Federal entities submit prior written notice of the proposed coordinated delay or limitation to the Attorney General, detailing the specific covered artificial intelligence security risk and the scope of the proposed restriction.

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  34. (7) Unauthorized access.--The term ``unauthorized access'' with respect to artificial intelligence-- (A) means unauthorized access or use of artificial intelligence; and (B) includes-- (i) extraction or copying of model weights, parameters, or other nonpublic model information; (ii) systematic querying or automated extraction designed to distill, replicate, or reconstruct model capabilities; and (iii) compromise affecting the integrity, reliability, or security of artificial intelligence, including through malicious code, a backdoor, manipulated data, or compromise of an artificial intelligence model, training dataset, or artificial intelligence component.

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  35. (F) Be vulnerable to unauthorized access that-- (i) creates a substantial risk of a consequence described in subparagraphs (A) through (D); or (ii) is for the benefit of, at the direction of, or under the control of-- (I) a covered nation (as defined in section 4872(f)(2) of title 10, United States Code); or (II) an entity owned, controlled, or directed by a covered nation. (6) Exclusive purpose.--The term ``exclusive purpose'', with respect to the provision of information or assistance, means for the purpose of, with not more than an insubstantial part of the information or assistance being for other purposes.

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  36. (D) Autonomously improve, or substantially facilitate the autonomous improvement of the capabilities of artificial intelligence in a manner that creates a reasonable risk of a consequence described in subparagraph (A), (B), or (C). (E) Be stolen, weaponized, trained, developed, or deployed by a covered nation (as defined in section 4872(f)(2) of title 10, United States Code) or an entity owned, controlled, or directed by a covered nation in a manner that poses a significant threat to the national security, including through covert, clandestine, undisclosed, or otherwise concealed development activities that attempt to evade detection or verification.

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  37. (B) Cause a disruption to, degradation of, impairment of, or loss of operational control over critical infrastructure that is reasonably likely to result in a significant impact [[Page S3975]] on security, national economic security, national public health or safety, or any combination thereof. (C) Substantially reduce the ability of a developer, deployer, owner, operator, user, evaluator, auditor, Federal department or agency, or other governmental authority to oversee, evaluate, monitor, control, contain, restrict access to, disable, or terminate such artificial intelligence, if the applicable person or governmental authority has authority or responsibility to do so, including through unauthorized, deceptive, evasive, or malicious activity involving such artificial intelligence.

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  38. (4) Covered artificial intelligence security purpose.--The term ``covered artificial intelligence security purpose'' means the purpose of protecting against, identifying, evaluating, testing, analyzing, preventing, investigating, or mitigating a covered artificial intelligence security risk. (5) Covered artificial intelligence security risk.--The term ``covered artificial intelligence security risk'' means the potential for artificial intelligence, including during development, training, testing, evaluation, deployment, use, or release, to do 1 or more of the following: (A) Substantially facilitate the development or deployment of a chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, or offensive cyber weapon.

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  39. (a) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Antitrust laws; non-federal entity.--The terms ``antitrust laws'' and ``non-Federal entity'' have the meanings given those terms, respectively, in section 102 of the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015 (6 U.S.C. 1501). (2) Artificial intelligence.--The term ``artificial intelligence'' has the meaning given that term in section 238(g) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (10 U.S.C. 4001 note). (3) Assistance.--The term ``assistance'' includes the provision of software, hardware, data, personnel, and other resources.

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  40. SEC. 6044. EXEMPTION FROM IMMIGRANT VISA LIMIT. Section 201(b)(1) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1151(b)(1)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(F) Aliens who-- ``(i) are eligible for a visa under paragraph (1) or (3) of section 203(a); and ``(ii) have a parent (regardless of whether the parent is living or dead) who was naturalized pursuant to-- ``(I) section 405 of the Immigration Act of 1990 (Public Law 101-649; 8 U.S.C. 1440 note); or ``(II) title III of the Act of October 14, 1940 (54 Stat. 1137, chapter 876), as added by section 1001 of the Second War Powers Act, 1942 (56 Stat. 182, chapter 199).''. SEC. 6045. COLLABORATION ON ADVERSARIAL THREATS AND AI SECURITY RISKS.

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  41. ``(B) Supreme court.--The Marshal of the Supreme Court shall prescribe regulations and issue guidance, in coordination with the Secretary, the Attorney General, and the Secretary of Transportation, that are consistent with regulations prescribed and guidance issued by the Secretary, Attorney General, or Secretary of Transportation under subparagraph (A).''; (B) in paragraph (3)-- (i) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``and the Attorney General'' and inserting ``, the Attorney General, and the Marshal of the Supreme Court''; and (ii) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``and the Attorney General'' and inserting ``, the Attorney General, and the Marshal of the Supreme Court''; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(4) Marshal of the supreme court training and certification.--The Marshal of the Supreme Court and any personnel of the Marshal of the Supreme Court shall be subject to the same training and certification requirements relating to the detection, identification, monitoring, and tracking of unmanned aircraft as personnel of the Department of Homeland Security.''; (4) in subsection (e)-- (A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking ``each Secretary, the Attorney General'' and inserting ``the Secretary, the Attorney General, the Secretary of Transportation, the Marshal of the Supreme Court''; (B) in paragraph (3)-- (i) by inserting ``the Marshal of the Supreme Court,'' after ``the Attorney General,''; and (ii) by striking ``determine'' and inserting ``determines''; (C) in paragraph (4)-- (i) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A)-- (I) by inserting a comma after ``Security''; and (II) by inserting ``the Supreme Court Police,'' after ``Justice,''; and (ii) in subparagraph (C), by striking ``and the Department of Justice'' and inserting ``, the Department of Justice, or the Supreme Court Police''; and (D) in paragraph (5), by striking ``and the Department of Justice'' and inserting ``, the Department of Justice, and the Supreme Court Police''; (5) in subsection (g)-- (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``and the Attorney General'' and inserting ``, the Attorney General, and the Marshal of the Supreme Court''; (B) in paragraph (3)-- (i) by inserting ``the Marshall of the Supreme Court,'' after ``the Attorney General,'' each place the term appears; and (ii) in subparagraph (E), by striking ``or the Department of Homeland Security'' and inserting ``, the Department of Homeland Security, or the Supreme Court Police''; and (C) in paragraph (5), by striking ``and the Attorney General'' and inserting ``, the Attorney General, and the Marshal of the Supreme Court''; (6) in subsection (h)(1), by striking ``or the Attorney General'' and inserting ``, the Attorney General, or the Marshal of the Supreme Court''; and (7) in subsection (j), by adding at the end the following: ``(3) Marshal of the united states supreme court.--The authority of the Marshal of the Supreme Court to carry out actions with respect to subsection (a)(3) shall terminate on September 30, 2031.''.

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  42. 124n) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a), by adding at the end the following: ``(3) Authority of the marshal of the united states supreme court.--Notwithstanding section 46502 of title 49, United States Code, or sections 32, 1030, 1367 and chapters 119 and 206 of title 18, United States Code, notwithstanding the laws of any particular State, local, Tribal, or territorial jurisdiction, and after completing the training required under subsection (d)(4), the Marshal of the Supreme Court may take and may authorize personnel with assigned duties that include the security or protection of the Chief Justice or any Associate Justice of the Supreme Court to take such actions as are described in subsection (b)(1)(A) that are necessary to detect, identify, monitor, or track a credible threat that an unmanned aircraft system or unmanned aircraft poses to the safety or security of the Chief Justice or any Associate Justice of the Supreme Court on the grounds of the Supreme Court, property leased for use by the Supreme Court, or at the residence of the Chief Justice or any Associate Justice.''; (2) in subsection (b)-- (A) in paragraph (2)-- (i) by striking ``The Secretary'' and inserting: ``(A) In general.--The Secretary''; and (ii) by adding at the end the following: ``(B) Marshal of the supreme court.--The Marshal of the Supreme Court shall develop for the Supreme Court Police the actions described in paragraph (1) in coordination with the Secretary of Transportation.''; (B) in paragraph (3), by striking ``and the Attorney General'' and inserting ``, the Attorney General, and the Marshal of the Supreme Court''; and (C) in paragraph (4), by striking ``and the Attorney General'' and inserting ``, the Attorney General, and the Marshal of the Supreme Court''; (3) in subsection (d)-- (A) by amending paragraph (1) to read as follows: ``(1) In general.-- ``(A) Agency guidance.--The Secretary, the Attorney General, and the Secretary of Transportation may prescribe regulations and shall issue guidance in the respective areas of the Secretary, the Attorney General, or the Secretary of Transportation to carry out this section, including guidance relating to actions carried out by any State, local, Tribal, or territorial law enforcement or correctional agency under this section.

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  43. ``(3) Definition of united states person.--In this subsection, the term `United States person' means-- ``(A) a United States citizen or an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence to the United States; or ``(B) an entity organized under the laws of the United States or any jurisdiction within the United States, including a foreign branch of such an entity.''. SEC. 6043. COUNTER-UAS AUTHORITY. Section 210G of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C.

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  44. ``(2) Applicability.--Paragraph (1)(C) shall cease to apply with respect to a port, harbor, or marine terminal described in such paragraph if-- ``(A) the President determines that-- ``(i) the ownership, possession, or control of the port, harbor, or marine terminal described in such paragraph has been restored to the United States person described in clause (ii) of such paragraph; and ``(ii) the government of the foreign trade partner described in such clause has terminated any measures that had the effect of nationalizing or expropriating the port, harbor, or marine terminal; ``(B) the President determines that such government has provided adequate and effective compensation for such port, harbor, or marine terminal that is-- ``(i) in convertible foreign exchange or in other compensation mutually acceptable by such United States person and such government; and ``(ii) equivalent to the full value of such port, harbor, or marine terminal, as required by international law; or ``(C) the President determines that the matter has otherwise been resolved to the satisfaction of the President.

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  45. Section 70022 of title 46, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)(2)(A)-- (A) in clause (i)-- (i) in the matter preceding subclause (I), by striking ``subsection (b)(1)'' and inserting ``subsection (b)(1)(A)''; and (ii) in subclause (II), by striking ``; or'' and inserting a semicolon; (B) in clause (ii)-- (i) by striking ``subsection (b)(2)'' and inserting ``subsection (b)(1)(B)''; and (ii) by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; or''; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(iii) a vessel described in subsection (b)(1) in the case of-- ``(I) an emergency being experienced by the vessel or an individual on the vessel; or ``(II) such a vessel described in subparagraph (C) of such subsection that is authorized by the United States person described in clause (ii) of such subparagraph to operate or enter the port, harbor, or marine terminal described in such subsection.''; and (2) in subsection (b)-- (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``; or'' and inserting a semicolon; (B) in paragraph (2), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; or''; (C) by redesignating paragraphs (1) and (2) as subparagraphs (A) and (B), respectively, and adjusting the margins of such subparagraphs accordingly; (D) by striking ``A vessel referred'' and inserting the following: ``(1) In general.--A vessel referred''; and (E) by adding at the end the following: [[Page S3974]] ``(C) subject to paragraph (2), is a vessel that, after fiscal year 2025, has entered or operated in a port, harbor, or marine terminal that-- ``(i) is within the geographic area of 2034'31'' N, 2034'13'' N, 8707'47'' W, 8707'20'' W; ``(ii) the President determines was owned, held, or controlled, directly or indirectly, by a United States person at the time that-- ``(I) such port, harbor, or marine terminal is nationalized or expropriated by an agency or official of a government of a foreign trade partner of the United States; or ``(II) actions were taken that have the effect of nationalization or expropriation of such port, harbor, or marine terminal by such an agency or official; and ``(iii) is not the subject of a currently pending arbitration under a free trade agreement with the United States.

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  46. (D) Report.--Not later than 1 year after the date on which the Comptroller General initiates the study under subparagraph (A), the Comptroller General shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress and the Administrator a report describing the results of the study, together with any appropriate recommendations for legislative or administrative action. SEC. 6042. CONDITION FOR ENTRY INTO PORTS IN THE UNITED STATES.

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  47. (B) Contents.--In conducting the study under subparagraph (A), the Comptroller General shall, at a minimum, evaluate the effectiveness of the program in producing-- (i) students that score at least a well-qualified score on the Air Traffic Skills Assessment (or a successor air traffic entrance exam); (ii) developmental controllers that enter en route and terminal air traffic environments after completing the Enhanced Initiative; and (iii) developmental controllers that become certified professional controllers. (C) Consultation.--In conducting the study under subparagraph (A), the Comptroller General shall consult with the Administrator and appropriate stakeholders involved in overseeing, operating, and administering the Enhanced Initiative.

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  48. This paragraph shall not be construed to affect the pay, allowances, or benefits of any Federal employee who serves as a member of the aviation rulemaking committee as part of their official duties. (4) Review of enhanced air traffic-collegiate training initiative program.-- (A) In general.--Not later than 5 years after the date of the enactment of this section, the Comptroller General shall initiate a study to examine the effectiveness of the Enhanced Air Traffic-Collegiate Training Initiative program (in this paragraph referred to as the ``Enhanced Initiative'') in-- (i) increasing the education and training capacity of FAA air traffic controllers; and (ii) growing the FAA air traffic controller workforce.

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  49. (ii) Implementation.--Not later than 180 days after the date of submission of the report under clause (i), the Administrator shall implement the recommendations of the report, as determined appropriate by the Administrator. (iii) Justification.--If the Administrator decides not to implement a recommendation described in the report submitted under clause (i), the Administrator shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a justification for such decision not later than 90 days after receiving such report. (E) Prohibition on compensation.--The members of the aviation rulemaking committee convened under this paragraph shall not receive pay, allowances, or benefits from the Federal Government by reason of their service on such committee.

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  50. (vii) Student success rates correlated with the completion of the Air Traffic-Collegiate Training Initiative program and the Enhanced Air Traffic-Collegiate Training Initiative program described in section 44506(c) of title 49, United States Code. (viii) The appropriate method for ensuring the curriculum and training incorporates new entrants into the national airspace system. (ix) Other considerations as determined appropriate by the Administrator. (D) Duties.-- (i) In general.--Not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of this section, the Administrator shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a copy of the aviation rulemaking committee report provided to the Administrator under subparagraph (A)(iii).

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