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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“And among those 200 Members, many sit on committees that craft policy for and conduct oversight on the very industries in which they invest. In an era of deep partisanship, most Americans--no matter their political beliefs, their party, their underlying ideology, the geography in which they live, their gender, their age--they see this as a problem. How much of a problem? Well, according to a survey conducted by the University of Maryland's School of Public Policy, 86 percent of our population supports a prohibition on congressional stock trading. There aren't many issues like this. In a divided America, this could unify America. Our Congress could be unified by exercising the will of the American people and banning Members of Congress from trading stocks. What do Republicans say? Mr.”
“So it is no wonder many Americans are convinced that the market is rigged for a privileged set of citizens who can manipulate it for their gain. Now, to be fair, in 2012, Congress made some headway in addressing this unfairness. They passed the STOCK Act. This law, get this, mandates that lawmakers report stock trades over $1,000 within 30 days of the transaction. But the enforcement mechanism and initial fine of a mere $200 is virtually toothless. So, the underlying problem remains, and it should not. Today, roughly 200 Members of Congress own shares in publicly traded companies. Many of them, most of them, are good people. They are ethical people. They came here for all the right reasons, and many have not lost their way.”
“We have access to briefings and updates on a regular basis that provide nonpublic market information. There is little to prohibit Members of Congress from using such privileged information to guide their personal selection of stocks. In fact, in the last two decades, Members have made trades conspicuously timed around market-moving events, events shaped by information they had access to or legislation that they helped advance. Of course, this creates a direct conflict of interest between public duty and personal financial interest. And it is also a troubling double standard. Most people say isn't insider trading a Federal crime for all Americans? And it is, but when it comes to Members of Congress trading on information gained through public service, enforcement is quite rare and very difficult to police.”
“It is no wonder many are losing faith, losing trust. We are their voice. A faith in government has eroded over decades. There are many causes. A lot of fingers can be pointed. There is plenty of blame to go around. And we know that the task of restoring trust is going to be a long- term project. But I am here today to argue that there is an immediate step that we need to take to restore a measure of trust in this institution, and it is imminently achievable. We can prevent its Members from using their positions of public trust to enrich themselves, to enrich their families, by banning stock trading among Members of Congress. You see, as lawmakers, we write and pass bills that significantly impact the market. We do it on a daily basis. We sit on committees of jurisdiction that oversee entire sectors of America's economy.”
“Mr. President, Americans don't appear to agree on very much these days, but there is at least one thing on which the American people can agree; it is this thing that brings the American people together. Our citizens, no matter their politics, don't trust their leaders. The list of institutions that Americans have lost faith in is long. We know this. We also know that Congress is at the bottom. In fact, over 80 percent of Americans disapprove of the job we are doing in this building. The legislative branch is the foundation of representative government. It is urgent, it is essential that we earn the trust of the American people back. You see, we are charged with putting the interests of our constituents over our own interests. We are their voice. And yet many of the people we represent believe we are failing to honor that basic commitment.”
“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.).”
“``(g) Coordination.--In supporting quantum testbeds established under this section, the Director of the National Science Foundation shall ensure coordination with other testbeds and other quantum facilities hosting Federal quantum technology and infrastructure supported by the National Science Foundation, including those testbeds and facilities authorized pursuant to section 10390 of the Research and Development, Competition, and Innovation Act (42 U.S.C. 19110), or by other Federal agencies as determined appropriate by the Director, to avoid duplication and maximize use of Federal resources.”
“``(2) Partnering with other Federal agencies to enable opportunities for quantum testbed outcomes to be transitioned to such agencies in alignment with the missions of such agencies. ``(3) Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of the National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2026 and every 2 years thereafter until December 31, 2030, briefing the appropriate committees of Congress on the status of such quantum testbeds and providing recommendations for improving such quantum testbeds.”
“``(e) Prioritization.--In awarding grants under this section, the Director of the National Science Foundation shall prioritize the following: ``(1) Applicants that ensure that not less than 25 percent of the cost for a quantum testbed established under this section is provided by private or non-Federal entities, including through in-kind contributions. ``(2) Awards for consortia that include quantum industry participation. ``(3) Applicants that demonstrate a plan for transitioning quantum testbed outcomes, including through partnerships with industry or Federal agency end-users. ``(f) Roles and Responsibilities.--The Director of the National Science Foundation shall be responsible for the following: ``(1) Maintaining a record of notable outcomes from each quantum testbed established under this section.”
“``(d) Competitive, Merit-based Review Process.--The Director of the National Science Foundation shall select applications submitted under subsection (c) for awards using a formal merit-based review process that shall-- ``(1) ensure that applications selected are the most technically sound and strategically aligned; ``(2) prioritize applications that demonstrate strong potential to enhance United States leadership in quantum applications; ``(3) support initiatives that align with the strategic goals of the National Science Foundation while avoiding unnecessary duplication of efforts led by other Federal agencies; ``(4) facilitate a competitive, transparent, and objective selection process, utilizing qualified subject-matter experts; and ``(5) include appropriate consideration of application feasibility, cost-effectiveness, technological maturity, and risk mitigation.”
“``(5) How the applicant will protect any research or advancements made as a result of using the quantum testbed. ``(6) How the applicant will facilitate transition of testbed outcomes to subsequent development stages, including real-world applications or agency use.”
“``(c) Applications.--An applicant for an award under this section shall submit to the Director of the National Science Foundation an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Director determines to be necessary to evaluate the application using the criteria described in subsection (d). The application shall, at a minimum, describe the following: ``(1) How the applicant will assemble a workforce with the skills needed to operate a quantum testbed. ``(2) How the applicant will ensure broad access to a quantum testbed, including for start-ups and research institutions. ``(3) How a quantum testbed will operate after Federal funding has ended. ``(4) How the applicant will contribute to the quantum testbed, such as through funding or other resources required to develop quantum applications.”
“[[Page S2951]] ``(b) Purposes.--The quantum testbeds established under subsection (a) shall focus on advancing early-stage quantum research toward validated and deployable quantum applications, as determined by the Director of the National Science Foundation, through proof-of-concept testing, demonstrations, pilot projects, benchmarking, and prototyping, by-- ``(1) supporting translational quantum research and development activities for quantum application use cases, including, for testbeds featuring quantum software and quantum algorithms driving toward utility, leveraging approaches such as algorithm innovation and tools such as resource estimators; ``(2) providing accessible research resources for developing, testing, and benchmarking the application of quantum technologies to likely use cases, including enabling quantum cloud access; ``(3) investing in quantum computing technologies that show promise for viability, including directing funding to advance each layer of the stack and related systems engineering and integration; ``(4) demonstrating feasibility and establishing cost and benefit to facilitate transition to real-world applications or agency adoption; and ``(5) supporting the co-location of quantum instrumentation, fabrication, and enabling technologies within testbeds and affiliated user-access facilities to enable rapid prototyping, iteration, and scale-up for industry.”
“``(a) In General.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of the National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2026, the Director of the National Science Foundation, in coordination with the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology, the Secretary of Energy, the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and the heads of other Federal agencies, as determined appropriate by the Director of the National Science Foundation, shall make awards on a competitive, merit-based review basis to institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations, federally funded research and development centers, or consortia thereof, to establish testbeds focused on quantum applications.”
“``(h) Briefing Requirements.--Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of the National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2026, and not less frequently than annually thereafter, the Director of the National Science Foundation shall brief the appropriate committees of Congress on current and planned activities under this section. Each briefing shall include-- ``(1) an assessment of how each Center is progressing toward the goal of self-sustainability described in subsection (d)(2)(E); and ``(2) a summary of the most recent reports submitted by the Centers regarding such progress in accordance with subsection (d)(2)(H).''. SEC. ___17. QUANTUM TESTBEDS; RESEARCH SECURITY. Title III of the National Quantum Initiative Act (15 U.S.C. 8841 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``SEC. 303. QUANTUM TESTBEDS.”
“3722a) that have a primary focus on quantum information science, engineering, and technology. ``(2) Consultation.--Consultation under paragraph (1) may include discussion of-- ``(A) opportunities to align Federal research priorities with the research, development, technology translation, and workforce development activities of the designated regional technology and innovation hubs; and ``(B) opportunities for researcher exchange programs and sharing of facilities between the centers and the hubs. ``(3) Rule of construction.--Nothing in this subsection shall be construed-- ``(A) to transfer the ownership or administrative control of any research facility; or ``(B) to alter the existing authorities or mission-related responsibilities of the Federal agencies, companies, or institutions that own or operate such facilities.”
“8842) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a), by striking ``5'' and inserting ``8''; (2) in subsection (c)-- (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``science and engineering'' and inserting ``science, engineering, and technology''; (B) in paragraph (2), by striking ``and engineering'' and inserting ``, engineering, and technology, including leveraging or expanding activities established pursuant to section 301(d)''; (C) in paragraph (3), by inserting ``, such as commercially available hardware and software'' after ``resources''; and (D) by adding at the end the following: ``(4) supporting research and development in enabling fields essential to the advancement of quantum information science, engineering, and technology, including materials science, fabrication science, and physics; ``(5) encouraging the establishment of multidisciplinary quantum research and education centers that leverage existing domestic infrastructure, including data centers and communications networks, to support the demonstration and field application of quantum technologies; and ``(6) promoting partnerships with industry to accelerate technology transfer and support domestic quantum innovation.''; (3) in subsection (d)(2)-- (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``quantum science,'' and inserting ``quantum information science, engineering, and technology,''; (B) in subparagraph (B), by inserting ``biotechnology,'' after ``chemistry,''; (C) in subparagraph (D), by striking ``and'' after the semicolon; (D) in subparagraph (E), by striking the period and inserting a semicolon; and (E) by adding at the end the following: ``(F) how the Center will participate in international collaborations, as appropriate, to build a trusted global research network with allies and partners of the United States and other countries that share values with the United States; ``(G) how the Center will protect research from foreign countries of concern and foreign entities of concern, and the subsidiaries of such foreign entities, to ensure the competitiveness of the United States; and ``(H) how the Center will regularly assess and report on progress toward achieving self-sustainability, including metrics, milestones, and a timeline for meeting the long-term goal described in subparagraph (E).''; (4) in subsection (e), by striking paragraph (2) and inserting the following: ``(2) Reapplication.--An awardee may reapply for an additional subsequent period of 5 years following a successful merit-based review.''; (5) in subsection (f), by striking ``2019 through 2023'' and inserting ``2026 through 2030''; and (6) by adding at the end the following: ``(g) Consultation With Regional Technology and Innovation Hubs.-- ``(1) In general.--In carrying out the activities of the Multidisciplinary Centers for Quantum Research and Education under this section, the Director of the National Science Foundation shall consult with the Secretary of Commerce regarding opportunities for such centers to engage in research and development activities with regional technology and innovation hubs designated under section 28 of the Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980 (15 U.S.C.”