Todd Young
Senator for Indiana · Republican · United States
“SEC. ___4. NATIONAL QUANTUM INITIATIVE PROGRAM. Subsection (b) of section 101 of the National Quantum Initiative Act (15 U.S.C. 8811) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1)-- (A) by striking ``development'' and inserting ``research, development, and near-, medium-, and long-term demonstration''; and (B) by striking ``information science and te…”
“(b) Responsibilities.--Under the program established under subsection (a), the Under Secretary shall-- (1) provide secure testing of innovations or tools developed to advance the science of biosecurity, biosafety, and responsible biotechnology innovation; (2) foster participation of nongovernmental experts in the development and testing o…”
“SEC. 204. INTERAGENCY COLLABORATION. Not later than 180 days after all nodes of the Network are designated, the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology, in cooperation with the Director and participating eligible entities (including institutions of higher education), shall-- (1) develop and promulgate standards to e…”
“``(11) Quantum computing.--The term `quantum computing' means any of a variety of quantum computing technologies, including quantum annealing and quantum gate-model systems that utilize a variety of architectures, such as superconductors, ion traps, photonics, neutral atoms, atomic spin, electron spin, or topological qubits.''; (6) by ame…”
“``(5) Competitive, merit-based review process.--The Director shall award grants under this subsection using a formal, merit-based review process for evaluating applications received by the Director under paragraph (2)(B) that shall-- ``(A) ensure that grants are awarded to the most technically sound and strategically aligned quantum techn…”
“(F) A process, administered by an official of the Department of Commerce designated by the Secretary-- (i) to receive findings from testing conducted in accordance with the standards developed under subsection (c)(4), reports of suspicious orders submitted by covered entities, and related tips and referrals from Federal, State, or local a…”
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“SEC. ___6. SUBCOMMITTEE ON QUANTUM INFORMATION SCIENCE. Section 103 of the National Quantum Initiative Act (15 U.S.C. 8813) is amended-- (1) in subsection (d)-- (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``the quantum information science and technology research,'' and inserting ``quantum information science, engineering, and technology research, quantum application development, and demonstration,''; (B) in paragraph (4)-- (i) by inserting ``, engineering, and technology'' after ``science''; and (ii) by inserting ``skillset'' before ``diversity''; (C) in paragraph (5)-- (i) by inserting ``, engineering, and technology'' after ``science''; and (ii) by inserting ``and conduct comparative benchmarking of Federal investments and research strategies relative to those of strategic allies and partners of the United States and other countries'' after ``development efforts''; (D) in paragraph (6)-- (i) by striking ``science and technology'' and inserting ``science, engineering, and technology''; and (ii) by striking ``and'' after the semicolon; (E) in paragraph (7)-- (i) by inserting ``, engineering, and technology'' after ``science''; and (ii) by striking the period and inserting a semicolon; and (F) by adding at the end the following: ``(8) facilitate interagency partnership opportunities to advance quantum applications related to advanced manufacturing, biotechnology, critical minerals, chemistry, space, and other sectors; and ``(9) evaluate the competitiveness and capabilities of the United States in quantum technologies with respect to quantum computing, sensing, networking, and applications.''; (2) in subsection (g)(2)-- (A) in paragraph (A), by inserting ``numbers'' after ``budget''; (B) in paragraph (B), by inserting ``numbers'' after ``budget''; and (C) by adding at the end the following new paragraphs: ``(D) Metrics for measuring the impact of the Program for the current fiscal year, for each Federal department and agency described in subsection (b).”
“8812) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)(2)-- (A) in subparagraph (A), by inserting ``who shall be'' before ``appointed''; and (B) by amending subparagraph (B) to read as follows: ``(B) staff comprising employees detailed from the Federal departments and agencies specified in section 103(b).''; and (2) in subsection (b)-- (A) in paragraph (3), by striking ``science and technology'' and inserting ``science, engineering, and technology research, development, workforce, and international''; (B) by amending paragraph (4) to read as follows: ``(4) ensure coordination among the collaborative ventures or consortia established under this Act, including under section 201(a), the Multidisciplinary Centers for Quantum Research and Education established under section 302(a), the National Quantum Information Science Research Centers established under section 402(a), and the Quantum Economic Development Consortium;''; (C) in paragraph (6), by striking ``; and'' and inserting a semicolon; (D) in paragraph (7)-- (i) by inserting ``nonprofit research organizations,'' after ``universities,''; and (ii) by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon; and (E) by adding after paragraph (7) the following: ``(8) promote understanding and adoption of viable quantum capabilities that strengthen the United States economy, as may be appropriate; ``(9) track, monitor, and promote policies that will ensure the stability of the United States quantum workforce, quantum supply chain, domestic quantum industry, and international trade; and ``(10) ensure coordination and avoid unnecessary duplication of existing quantum-related activities, other activities carried out under this Act, and other related programs, as appropriate.''.”
“McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Public Law 115-232; 10 U.S.C. 4001 note), quantum educational activities and programs authorized pursuant to section 10661 of the Research and Development, Competition, and Innovation Act (42 U.S.C. 19261), and activities conducted at any Federal laboratory or National Laboratory;''; and (5) in paragraph (5)-- (A) by striking ``industry and universities'' and inserting ``industry, universities, and strategic allies and partners''; and (B) by inserting ``, including human resources'' after ``resources''. [[Page S3891]] SEC. ___5. NATIONAL QUANTUM COORDINATION OFFICE. Section 102 of the National Quantum Initiative Act (15 U.S.C.”
“SEC. ___4. NATIONAL QUANTUM INITIATIVE PROGRAM. Subsection (b) of section 101 of the National Quantum Initiative Act (15 U.S.C. 8811) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1)-- (A) by striking ``development'' and inserting ``research, development, and near-, medium-, and long-term demonstration''; and (B) by striking ``information science and technology''; (2) in paragraph (2)-- (A) by striking ``science and technology'' and inserting ``science, engineering, and technology''; and (B) by inserting ``infrastructure,'' after ``demonstration,''; (3) in paragraph (3)-- (A) by inserting ``and retain'' after ``to develop''; and (B) by striking ``science and technology'' and inserting ``science, engineering, and technology''; (4) by amending paragraph (4) to read as follows: ``(4) provide for interagency planning and coordination of Federal quantum information science, engineering, and technology research, development, demonstration, standards engagement, and other activities under the Program, including activities authorized pursuant to section 234 of the John S.”
“8802) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1)-- (A) by amending subparagraph (A) to read as follows: ``(A) to expand the number of researchers, educators, and students with training in quantum information science, engineering, and technology to develop a domestic workforce pipeline and retain international talent to the extent consistent with national security and international competitiveness;''; (B) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``science at the'' and inserting ``science, engineering, and technology at the''; (C) in subparagraph (D)-- (i) by striking ``science and technology'' and inserting ``science, engineering, and technology''; and (ii) by striking ``and'' after the semicolon; and (D) by adding at the end the following: ``(F) to facilitate development of quantum applications, including quantum-hybrid applications, to promote innovation; and ``(G) to support advancements in emerging technologies that could benefit from or benefit the development of quantum technology and promote research, development, demonstration, and application of such emerging technologies in quantum information science, engineering, and technology and scientific discovery.''; (2) in paragraph (2), by striking ``science and technology'' and inserting ``science, engineering, and technology''; (3) in paragraph (3), by striking ``science and technology'' and inserting ``science, engineering, and technology''; (4) in paragraph (4)-- (A) by inserting ``National Laboratories,'' after ``Federal laboratories,''; and (B) by striking ``and'' after the semicolon; (5) in paragraph (5)-- (A) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A)-- (i) by inserting ``partnerships, research collaborations, and'' after ``international''; and (ii) by striking ``science and technology security'' and inserting ``science, engineering, and technology''; (B) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``and'' after the semicolon; (C) in subparagraph (B), by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon; and (D) by adding at the end the following: ``(C) to facilitate cooperation in the advancement of quantum capabilities among the United States and its strategic allies and partners to strengthen and secure the quantum-relevant supply chain and related ecosystem; and ``(D) to coordinate on potential export or strategic trade controls where appropriate; and''; and (6) by adding at the end the following: ``(6) improving the maturity and scale of the quantum industry.''.”
“``(17) Supply chain shock.--The term `supply chain shock'-- ``(A) means an event causing severe or serious disruption to normal operations or capacity in a supply chain; and ``(B) includes-- ``(i) a natural disaster; ``(ii) a pandemic; ``(iii) a biological threat; ``(iv) a cyber attack; ``(v) a geopolitical conflict; ``(vi) a terrorist or geopolitical attack; ``(vii) a trade disruption caused by-- ``(I) a foreign country of concern; or ``(II) an entity or an individual subject to the jurisdiction of such a country; and ``(viii) an event for which the President declares a major disaster or an emergency under section 401 or 501, respectively, of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5170; 42 U.S.C. 5191).''. SEC. ___3. PURPOSES. Section 3 of the National Quantum Initiative Act (15 U.S.C.”
“``(15) Quantum sensing.--The term `quantum sensing'-- ``(A) means the use of quantum mechanics to enhance or enable new sensors; and ``(B) can include uses of superposition and entanglement, nonclassical states, and advances in accuracy and precision enabled by quantum control. ``(16) STEM.--The term `STEM' means the academic and professional disciplines of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, including computer science.”
“``(11) Quantum computing.--The term `quantum computing' means any of a variety of quantum computing technologies, including quantum annealing and quantum gate-model systems that utilize a variety of architectures, such as superconductors, ion traps, photonics, neutral atoms, atomic spin, electron spin, or topological qubits.''; (6) by amending paragraph (12), as so redesignated, to read as follows: ``(12) Quantum information science, engineering, and technology.--The term `quantum information science, engineering, and technology' means the understanding, translation, use, or application of the laws of quantum physics for the storage, transmission, manipulation, computing, simulation, or measurement of information.''; and (7) by inserting after paragraph (13), as so redesignated, the following: ``(14) Quantum networking.--The term `quantum networking' means the transmission of quantum information and the distribution and use of entanglement across nodes to enable new information technology applications and fundamental science.”
“15801).''; (5) by inserting after paragraph (9), as so redesignated, the following: ``(10) Quantum applications.--The term `quantum applications' means uses of quantum information science, engineering, and technology, including quantum algorithms and software, quantum computing and quantum-classical hybrids, quantum sensing, quantum networking, quantum encryption, quantum simulation, or quantum communications applications.”
“1701 et seq.); or ``(E) determined by the Secretary of State, in consultation with the Secretary of Commerce, 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.''; (3) in paragraph (7), as so redesignated, by striking ``(a)'' each place it appears; (4) by inserting after paragraph (7), as so redesignated, the following new paragraph: ``(8) National laboratory.--The term `National Laboratory' has the meaning given such term in section 2 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (42 U.S.C.”
“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, and 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.”
“1189(a)); ``(B) 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 (commonly known as the `SDN list'); ``(C) owned by, controlled by, or subject to the jurisdiction or direction of a government of a foreign country that is a covered nation (as such term is defined in section 4872(f) of title 10, United States Code); ``(D) 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.”
“``(6) Foreign entity of concern.--The term `foreign entity of concern' means a foreign entity that is-- ``(A) 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.”
“8801) is amended-- (1) by redesignating paragraphs (4), (5), (6), (7), the first paragraph (8) (relating to the definition of the ``Subcommittee on Economic and Security Implications''), and the second paragraph (8) (relating to the definition of the ``Subcommittee on Quantum Information Science'') as paragraphs (7), (9), (12), (13), (18), and (19), respectively; (2) by inserting after paragraph (3) the following: ``(4) Federal laboratory.--The term `Federal laboratory' has the meaning given such term in section 4 of the Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980 (15 U.S.C. 3703). ``(5) Foreign country of concern.--The term `foreign country of concern' means a country that is a covered nation (as such term is defined in section 4872(f) of title 10, United States Code).”
“4784, to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2027 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows: At the appropriate place in title XVI, insert the following: Subtitle ___--National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2026 SECTION ___1. SHORT TITLE. This subtitle may be cited as the ``National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2026''. [[Page S3890]] SEC. ___2. DEFINITIONS. Section 2 of the National Quantum Initiative Act (15 U.S.C.”
“Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 113 (Monday, July 13, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 113 (Monday, July 13, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S3889-S3899] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA 6664. Mr. YOUNG (for himself, Ms. Cantwell, Mr. Daines, Mr. Durbin, Mrs. Blackburn, and Mr. Schumer) submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S.”
“SELECT COMMITTEE ON INTELLIGENCE The Select Committee on Intelligence is authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at 11:30 a.m., to conduct a closed business meeting. ____________________”
“Pursuant to rule XXVI, paragraph 5(a), of the Standing Rules of the Senate, the following committees are authorized to meet during today's session of the Senate: [[Page S2974]] COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE, SCIENCE, AND TRANSPORTATION The Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation is authorized to meet in executive session during the session of the Senate on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at 10 a.m. COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN RELATIONS The Committee on Foreign Relations is authorized to meet in executive session during the session of the Senate on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY The Committee on the Judiciary is authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at 9 a.m., to conduct an executive business meeting.”
“Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 103 (Thursday, June 18, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 103 (Thursday, June 18, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S2973-S2974] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO MEET Mr. YOUNG. Mr. President, I have four requests for committees to meet during today's session of the Senate. They have the approval of the Majority and Minority Leaders.”
“(2) The status of implementation of integration required by such subsection. (3) Any exceptions to full integration under subsection (b)(2). (4) The reasons for the exceptions described in paragraph (3). (g) Briefing.--Not later than 30 days after the date on which the Under Secretary submits the report required by subsection (f), the Under Secretary shall provide the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate and the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives a briefing on the matters covered by the report. ______”
“(e) Selection of Participating Ranges.--In selecting ranges for participation in the pilot program required by subsection (a), the Under Secretary shall prioritize cyber-physical ranges that-- (1) support joint testing, training, or experimentation activities; (2) integrate operational technology, cyber, communications, electronic warfare, or weapon-system testing capabilities; and (3) can provide representative data regarding the scalability of subscription-based funding approaches across test and evaluation facilities. (f) Report.--Not later than 270 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Under Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate and the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives a report describing the following: (1) The actions taken under subsection (a).”
“(d) Elements.--In carrying out the pilot program required by subsection (a), the Under Secretary shall-- (1) establish subscription tiers or other recurring funding arrangements designed to support baseline operational, sustainment, modernization, and cybersecurity costs of participating ranges; (2) assess the extent to which a subscription-based model improves funding predictability, resource utilization, infrastructure availability, and mission readiness; (3) evaluate impacts on range scheduling, access, interoperability, and support for developmental testing, operational testing, training, experimentation, and rapid prototyping activities; (4) identify authority constraints or other challenges associated with broader implementation of such a model; (5) measure effects on cost recovery, user demand, and long-term sustainment of cyber-physical range capabilities; and (6) develop recommendations regarding whether and how a subscription-based funding model could be expanded to additional test and evaluation facilities.”
“(c) Subscription-based Funding Model.--For purposes of the pilot program required by subsection (a), the Under Secretary shall establish a funding structure under which participating organizations pay recurring subscription fees in exchange for access to specified range capabilities, infrastructure, services, test environments, cybersecurity resources, data management capabilities, and related support functions, in lieu of or in combination with traditional reimbursable or direct-user funding mechanisms.”
“(b) Requirements.--The pilot program required by subsection (a) shall-- (1) be conducted during the two-year period beginning on the date of the commencement of the pilot program; (2) include not fewer than two cyber-physical test and training ranges designated by the Director of the Test Resource Management Center; (3) include at least one cyber-physical test and training range operated by, or under the authority of, the National Guard of a State; (4) provide for participation by military departments, defense agencies, combat support agencies, federally funded research and development centers, and such other Department of Defense entities as the Director considers appropriate; and (5) evaluate the applicability of subscription-based funding to cyber, cyber-physical, electronic warfare, modeling and simulation, and integrated test environments associated with the participating ranges.”
“(a) In General.--Not later than 270 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering shall, acting through the Director of the Test Resource Management Center, commence carrying out a pilot program to determine the feasibility, effectiveness, and operational impacts of implementing a subscription-based funding model for test and evaluation facilities.”
“Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 103 (Thursday, June 18, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 103 (Thursday, June 18, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S2973] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA 5885. Mr. YOUNG submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 4784, to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2027 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows: At the appropriate place in title II, insert the following: SEC. ____. PILOT PROGRAM ON USE OF SUBSCRIPTION-BASED FUNDING MODEL AT MAJOR RANGE AND TEST FACILITY BASE.”
“(3) By striking the item relating to section 301 and inserting the following new item: ``Sec. 301. Quantum information science, engineering, and technology research and education program.''. (4) By inserting after the item relating to section 302 the following new items: ``Sec. 303. Quantum testbeds. ``Sec. 304. Research security.''. (5) By adding at the end the following new items: ``TITLE V--NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION QUANTUM ACTIVITIES ``Sec. 501. Definition of Administrator. ``Sec. 502. Quantum information science, engineering, and technology research for space and aeronautics. ``Sec. 503. National Aeronautics and Space Administration quantum initiatives. ``Sec. 504. Research security. ``Sec. 505. Authorization of appropriations.''. ______”
“7502(a)); (D) identify any relevant responsibilities that should be reassigned to existing programs at the Office of Science and Technology Policy; and (E) minimize duplication and ensure fiscal efficiency in the conclusion of the Program. SEC. ___23. CLERICAL AMENDMENTS. The table of contents in section 1(b) of the National Quantum Initiative Act is amended as follows: (1) By inserting after the item relating to section 105 the following new items: ``Sec. 105A. International Quantum Cooperation Strategy. ``Sec. 106. National quantum prize challenges.''. (2) By inserting after the item relating to section 201 the following new items: ``Sec. 202. National Institute of Standards and Technology Quantum Centers. ``Sec. 203. Research security. ``Sec. 204. Collaboration For Quantum Application Development Acceleration.''.”
“(2) Elements.--The plan presented under paragraph (1) shall-- (A) ensure minimal disruption to ongoing federally funded research and development activities; (B) ensure transfer or reassignment of nanotechnology research infrastructure programs and facilities to minimize disruption of researcher access to critical tools that support other national priorities; (C) provide for the orderly disposition or transfer of active grants, contracts, and personnel associated with the National Nanotechnology Coordination Office established under section 3(a) of the 21st Century Nanotechnology Research and Development Act (15 U.S.C.”
“(b) Wind-down.--The Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy shall take such actions as may be necessary to terminate and wind down the Program before the date specified in subsection (a). (c) Plan and Briefing.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy shall provide to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on [[Page S2953]] Science, Space, and Technology of the House of Representatives a briefing in which the Director shall present a plan on how the Director will carry out subsection (b).”
“(e) Quinquennial Updates.--Not later than 5 years after the date on which the Director completes the review and assessment required by subsection (b), and every 5 years thereafter, the Director shall update the review and assessment required by subsection (b) and submit to the appropriate congressional committees an updated report detailing the findings and recommendations of the Director. SEC. ___22. SUNSET OF NATIONAL NANOTECHNOLOGY PROGRAM. (a) Sunset of National Nanotechnology Program.--The National Nanotechnology Program (in this section referred to as the ``Program'') and the authorities and requirements of the 21st Century Nanotechnology Research and Development Act (15 U.S.C. 7501 et seq.) are terminated on the date that is 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.”
“(5) Recommended actions to harmonize regulatory requirements relating to quantum information science, engineering, and technology across Federal agencies where inconsistencies exist. (d) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date on which the Director completes the review and assessment required by subsection (b), the Director shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report detailing the findings and recommendations described in subsection (c).”
“(c) Elements.--The review and assessment conducted pursuant to subsection (b) shall include the following: (1) An inventory of existing Federal regulations, policies, and guidance documents that are applicable to quantum information science, engineering, and technology. (2) An analysis of whether regulations, policies, and guidance inventoried pursuant to paragraph (1) impose undue burdens on academic, private sector, or government-led quantum information science, engineering, and technology research or development. (3) Recommendations to modernize, streamline, or eliminate duplicative or outdated regulatory barriers identified pursuant to subsection (b). (4) Input from stakeholders across industry, academia, and the National Laboratories with respect to such regulatory barriers.”
“(2) Quantum information science, engineering, and technology.--The term ``quantum information science, engineering, and technology'' has the meaning given such term in section 2 of the National Quantum Initiative Act (15 U.S.C. 8801), as amended by section [___2] of this Act. (b) Review and Assessment Required.--Not later than 540 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy shall, in coordination with the National Quantum Coordination Office, conduct a review to identify and assess any existing or potential regulatory barriers that inhibit research, development, deployment, or scaling of quantum information science, engineering, and technology.”
“(c) Report.--Not later than 180 days after completing the review under subsection (a), the Comptroller General shall submit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate and the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of the House of Representatives a report on the findings of the review, which shall include recommendations relating to paragraphs (1) and (2) of such subsection. SEC. ___21. REVIEW OF REGULATORY BARRIERS TO QUANTUM INFORMATION SCIENCE, ENGINEERING, AND TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT. (a) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Appropriate committees of congress.--The term ``appropriate committees of Congress'' has the meaning given such term in section 2 of the National Quantum Initiative Act (15 U.S.C. 8801).”
“8801 et seq.) to identify potential opportunities-- (1) to reduce duplicative and unnecessary paperwork and reporting requirements without compromising security, transparency, and accountability; and (2) to expedite access to facilities and equipment of the Federal Government for researchers affiliated with such programs. (b) Research and Development Programs Covered.--The review required under subsection (a) shall cover all research and development programs established pursuant to sections 201, 302, 402, 403, and 404 of the National Quantum Initiative Act (15 U.S.C. 8831, 8842, 8852, 8853, and 8854).”
“Amounts made available to carry out this title shall be derived from amounts appropriated or otherwise made available to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.''. SEC. ___20. COMPTROLLER GENERAL REVIEW AND REPORT. (a) Review.--Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct a review of existing processes and reporting requirements associated with research and development programs established within the National Institute of Standards and Technology, the National Science Foundation, and the Department of Energy pursuant to the National Quantum Initiative Act (15 U.S.C.”
“``(3) Termination.--Consistent with the authorities of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, the Administrator may terminate the initiative for cause during the performance period. ``SEC. 504. RESEARCH SECURITY. ``The activities authorized under this title shall be carried out in a manner consistent with-- ``(1) subtitle D of title VI of the Research and Development, Competition, and Innovation Act (42 U.S.C. 19231 et seq.); and ``(2) section 6432 of the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (42 U.S.C. 7144b note; Public Law 118-159). ``SEC. 505. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. ``The Administrator shall allocate up to $25,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2026 through 2030 to carry out this title, subject to the availability of appropriations.”
“``(d) Initiative Requirements.--To the maximum extent practicable, an initiative established under this section shall serve the needs of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration for the benefit of the broader United States quantum information science community, for the purpose of advancing space and aeronautics applications in quantum information science, engineering, and technology, and improving the competitiveness of the United States. ``(e) Initiative Selection and Duration.-- ``(1) In general.--Subject to the availability of appropriations, an initiative established under this section may carry out activities for a period of 5 years. ``(2) Reapplication.--Subject to the availability of appropriations, an awardee may reapply for an additional subsequent period of 5 years following a successful merit- based review.”
“``(6) Commercial technology.--An initiative established under this section may leverage commercially available hardware and software to carry out the activities described in subsection (c). ``(c) Initiative Activities.--An initiative established under this section may carry out activities that-- ``(1) support research focused on developing and demonstrating space, aeronautics, and exploration applications for quantum information science, engineering, and technology, including research relating to the strategy developed under section 502(c); and ``(2) support quantum information science, engineering, and technology education and public outreach.”
“``(4) Collaborations.--A collaboration that receives an award under this section may include multiple types of research institutions, including institutions of higher education, private sector entities, and nonprofit organizations. ``(5) Coordination and accountability.--The Administrator shall ensure that an awardee under this section-- ``(A) coordinates with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, including by identifying personnel designated to serve as program liaisons for technical and programmatic oversight; and ``(B) avoids unnecessary duplication of existing activities of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, other activities carried out under the National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2026 or the amendments made by that Act, and other related programs.”
“``(2) Application requirements.--An applicant under this section shall submit to the Administrator an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such technical, programmatic, and budgetary information as the Administrator determines necessary to evaluate the application through the review process developed under paragraph (1). ``(3) Eligible applicants.--In carrying out the process under paragraph (1), the Administrator shall consider applications from institutions of higher education, research centers, multi-institutional collaborations, and any other entity the Administrator considers appropriate.”
“``(B) Criteria.--The process established under subparagraph (A) shall be designed-- ``(i) to ensure taxpayer dollars are directed to the most technically sound and strategically aligned quantum technology proposals; ``(ii) to prioritize applications that demonstrate strong potential to enhance United States leadership in space-based quantum applications, including sensing, navigation, communications, simulation, and computing; ``(iii) to support initiatives that align with the strategic goals of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and avoid unnecessary duplication of efforts led by other Federal agencies; ``(iv) to facilitate a competitive, transparent, and objective selection process using qualified subject-matter experts; and ``(v) to include appropriate consideration of project feasibility, cost-effectiveness, technological maturity, and risk mitigation.”
“``(b) Initiative Details.-- ``(1) Merit-based review process.-- ``(A) In general.--The Administrator shall develop and implement a formal, merit-based review process for evaluating proposals, applications, and initiatives submitted to the [[Page S2952]] National Aeronautics and Space Administration with respect to the research, development, or deployment of quantum technologies with potential relevance to the civil space and aeronautics missions of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.”
“``(d) Consultation.--In developing the strategy described in subsection (c), the Administrator may seek input from relevant external stakeholders, including institutions of higher education, industry, and nonprofit research organizations. ``SEC. 503. NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION QUANTUM INITIATIVES. ``(a) In General.--Subject to the availability of appropriations, the Administrator, in consultation with the heads of other Federal departments and agencies, as appropriate, may establish one or more initiatives focused on space and aeronautics applications of quantum information science, engineering, and technology.”
“The strategy shall identify resources required to support implementation of the strategy, including budgets, workforce, and infrastructure, describe cooperative efforts with other Federal Government agencies, and address areas of research and applications, including the following: ``(1) Quantum sensing. ``(2) Quantum networking. ``(3) Quantum communications, including quantum satellite communications. ``(4) Quantum computing. ``(5) Science, aeronautics, and exploration-related applications. ``(6) Any other area of quantum information, science, engineering, and technology that furthers the mission of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and is consistent with the purposes of this Act, as the Administrator considers appropriate.”
“``(a) In General.--The Administrator is authorized to carry out research on quantum information science, engineering, and technology. ``(b) Cooperation.--In carrying out subsection (a), the Administrator-- ``(1) shall consider cooperative arrangements with the Department of Energy and other Federal Government agencies, as practicable, on areas of shared benefit; and ``(2) may enter into memoranda of understanding or memoranda of agreement to establish such cooperative arrangements. ``(c) Strategy.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this title, the Administrator shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a strategy for National Aeronautics and Space Administration research on quantum information science, engineering, and technology.”
“7403) is amended by inserting ``, including post-quantum cryptography (as such term is defined in section 3 of the Quantum Computing Cybersecurity Preparedness Act (6 U.S.C. 1526 note; Public Law 117-260))'' before the semicolon. SEC. ___19. NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION QUANTUM ACTIVITIES. (a) In General.--The National Quantum Initiative Act (15 U.S.C. 8801 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following new title: ``TITLE V--NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION QUANTUM ACTIVITIES ``SEC. 501. DEFINITION OF ADMINISTRATOR. ``In this title, the term `Administrator' means the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. ``SEC. 502. QUANTUM INFORMATION SCIENCE, ENGINEERING, AND TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH FOR SPACE AND AERONAUTICS.”
“``(b) Review of Visitors and Assignees From Countries of Risk.--The Director of the National Science Foundation shall establish policies and procedures to assess and screen visitors and assignees to National Science Foundation- supported facilities that are similar, to the extent practicable, to the policies and procedures regarding visitors and assignees to the National Laboratories that were established in accordance with section 6432 of the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (42 U.S.C. 7144b note).''. SEC. ___18. NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION CRYPTOGRAPHY RESEARCH. Section 4(a)(1)(A) of the Cyber Security Research and Development Act (15 U.S.C.”
“``(h) Stakeholder Collaboration.--In carrying out this section, the Director of the National Science Foundation shall collaborate with the Quantum Consortium established pursuant to section 201(b) to accomplish the purposes of the quantum testbeds program described in subsection (b) and ensure there is strong collaboration with industry stakeholders. The Director may also engage with National Laboratories, federally funded research and development centers, industry, and other members of the United States quantum ecosystem. ``SEC. 304. RESEARCH SECURITY. ``(a) Research Security.--The activities authorized under this title shall be carried out in a manner consistent with subtitle D of title VI of the Research and Development, Competition, and Innovation Act (42 U.S.C. 19231 et seq.).”