Subcommittee on Quantum Information Science

Section 103 of the National Quantum Initiative Act (15 U.S.C. 8813) is amended— (1) in subsection (b)— (A) in paragraph (8), by striking and after the semicolon; (B) by redesignating paragraph (9) as paragraph (12); and (C) by inserting after paragraph (8) the following new paragraphs: (9) the Department of Health and Human Services; (10) the Department of State; (11) the Department of Homeland Security; and; (2) 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 and 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; and; and (F) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (8) facilitate interagency partnership opportunities to advance quantum applications related to advanced manufacturing, biotechnology, chemistry, space, and other sectors.; (3) 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). (E) Value proposition as a result of each interagency partnership opportunity.; (4) in subsection (h)(2)(A), by inserting, including a description of agency roles and responsibilities before the period; and (5) by adding at the end the following new subsection: (i) Quantum use cases (1) In general The Subcommittee shall identify potential use cases for quantum technologies that could advance the missions of Federal departments and agencies participating in the Program. (2) Quantum on-ramp For each potential use case identified pursuant to paragraph (1) for a Federal department or agency, the head of the Federal department or agency may, in consultation with the Subcommittee, develop a plan to enable such department or agency to address the potential use case. (3) Comparison to artificial intelligence technologies For any potential use case identified under paragraph (1) for a Federal department or agency, the head of the department or agency may, in consultation with the Subcommittee, consider the quantum use case’s interplay with artificial intelligence and compare its anticipated costs, functionality, and benefits. (4) Reporting The Subcommittee, as part of the annual report on the budget for the Program under subsection (g), shall report progress in carrying out the activities under this subsection, including information relating to the following: (A) The potential use cases identified pursuant to paragraph (1). (B) The status of plans developed pursuant to paragraph (2). (C) Any obstacles to addressing such potential use cases, including lack of funding..