This Act may be cited as the International Quantum Research Exchange Act.

In this Act: (1) Appropriate congressional committees The term appropriate congressional committees means the following: (A) The Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate. (B) The Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives. (C) The Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate. (D) The Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives. (2) Institution of higher education The term institution of higher education has the meaning given the term in section 101(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001(a)U.S. Code — Title 20, Section 1001(a)View official source on GovInfo). (3) Quantum Information Science The term quantum information science means the use of the laws of quantum physics for the storage, transmission, manipulation, computing, or measurement of information.

(a) In general The Secretary of State shall establish and carry out a program— (1) to enhance international cooperation in quantum information science through the competitive award of matching grants to institutions of higher education or eligible nonprofit organizations (or consortia thereof) engaged in international collaborative research; and (2) to support international scientist exchange programs, including exchange programs that vary in length from multi-day to multi-year visits. (b) Program Alignment (1) Coordination In carrying out the program under subsection (a), the Secretary of State shall coordinate with— (A) the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy; (B) the Director of the National Quantum Coordination Office (established under section 102(a) of the National Quantum Initiative Act (15 U.S.C. 8812(a)U.S. Code — Title 15, Section 8812(a)View official source on GovInfo)); (C) the Co-Chairs of the Subcommittee on Quantum Information Science of the National Science and Technology Council (established under section 103(a) of the National Quantum Initiative Act (15 U.S.C. 8813(a)U.S. Code — Title 15, Section 8813(a)View official source on GovInfo); and (D) the Co-Chairs of the Subcommittee on the Economic and Security Implications of Quantum Information Science of the National Science and Technology Council (established under section 105(a) of the National Quantum Initiative Act (15 U.S.C. 8814a(a)U.S. Code — Title 15, Section 8814a(a)View official source on GovInfo). (2) Strategic alignment In carrying out the program under subsection (a), the Secretary of State shall— (A) ensure alignment with the National Quantum Information Science Strategy; and (B) only fund collaborative research programs with countries who have signed quantum cooperation statements with the United States. (3) Research Security The activities authorized under this section shall be carried out in a manner consistent with the following: (A) Subtitle D of title VI of the Research and Development, Competition, and Innovation Act (division B of Public Law 117–167Public Law 117-167View official source on GovInfo; 42 U.S.C. 19231 et seq.U.S. Code — Title 42, Section 19231 and followingView official source on GovInfo). (B) National Security Presidential Memorandum–33 (relating to supported research and development national policy), issued January 2021, and its implementation guidance on research security and research integrity, issued January 2022, or any successor policy document or guidance related to strengthening protections on research and development, funded by the Federal Government, against the influence and exploitation of foreign governments. (c) Consultation In developing and operating the program required under subsection (a), the Secretary of State shall consult with— (1) the appropriate congressional committees; (2) the Special Envoy for Critical and Emerging Technologies; (3) United States industry leaders; (4) any technology experts the Secretary considers relevant, including experts from academia; and (5) representatives from any United States Government agency the Secretary considers relevant. (d) Annual report Not later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, the Secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that contains the following elements: (1) A description of the activities pursued under the authorities of this section during the prior year. (2) A list of priority countries with which the Department of State seeks to pursue increased collaboration on quantum information science. (e) Authorization of Appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out the program required by subsection (a) $20,000,000 for fiscal year 2026. (f) Sunset The authorities under this section shall terminate on the date that is 10 years after the date of the enactment of this title.