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. 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, small businesses, and strategic allies and partners; and (B) by inserting, including human resources after resources.