Purposes

Section 3 of the National Quantum Initiative Act (15 U.S.C. 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 primary, secondary,; (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..