Department of Energy Quantum User Expansion for Science and Technology program

Section 404 of the National Quantum Initiative Act (15 U.S.C. 8854) is amended— (1) in subsection (a)— (A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking and quantum computing clouds and inserting, software, and cloud-based quantum computing; (B) in paragraph (3), by striking and at the end; (C) in paragraph (4), by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon; and (D) by adding at the end the following: (5) to enable development of software and applications, including estimation of resources needed to scale applications; and (6) to develop near-term quantum applications to solve public and private sector problems.; (2) in subsection (b)— (A) in paragraph (4), by striking and at the end; (B) in paragraph (5), by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon; and (C) by adding at the end the following: (6) enable users to develop algorithms, software tools, simulators, and applications for quantum systems using cloud-based quantum computers; and (7) partner with appropriate public- and private-sector entities to develop training and education opportunities on prototype and early-stage devices to support commercial applications.; (3) in subsection (c)— (A) by redesignating paragraphs (4) through (8) as paragraphs (5) through (9), respectively; and (B) by inserting after paragraph (3) the following: (4) the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration;; and (4) in subsection (e)— (A) in paragraph (4), by striking and at the end; (B) in paragraph (5), by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon; and (C) by adding at the end the following: (6) $38,000,000 for fiscal year 2028; (7) $39,900,000 for fiscal year 2029; and (8) $41,895,000 for fiscal year 2030..