Quantum in Practice Act
Sponsored By: Representative Feenstra
Introduced
Summary
Explicitly adds quantum molecular modeling and simulation to the federal quantum research agenda. This bill amends the National Quantum Initiative Act by inserting "modeling, simulation" into the definition of Quantum Information Science and by adding quantum molecular modeling or simulation to the list of eligible research topics, and it frames potential benefits including faster, more accurate chemical simulations to improve drug design, boost battery and superconductor development, create stronger lighter metals, produce more durable protective materials, and enable lower‑energy fertilizers.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
More grants for quantum modeling research
This bill would expand the legal definition of Quantum Information Science to include modeling and simulation. It would also add quantum molecular modeling or simulation to the list of research topics federal QIS programs can support. If enacted, university researchers, national labs, and private companies could be more clearly eligible to apply for QIS grants or contracts for those projects. The bill does not provide new money or change funding amounts.
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Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Feenstra
IA • R
Cosponsors
Rep. Stevens, Haley M. [D-MI-11]
MI • D
Sponsored 3/2/2026
Valadao
CA • R
Sponsored 3/2/2026
Rep. Miller-Meeks, Mariannette [R-IA-1]
IA • R
Sponsored 3/2/2026
Kean
NJ • R
Sponsored 3/2/2026
Wittman
VA • R
Sponsored 3/2/2026
Yakym
IN • R
Sponsored 3/2/2026
Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17]
NY • R
Sponsored 3/2/2026
McBride
DE • D
Sponsored 3/2/2026
Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-18]
CA • D
Sponsored 3/2/2026
Rep. Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2]
CO • D
Sponsored 3/5/2026
Rose
TN • R
Sponsored 3/5/2026
McGuire
VA • R
Sponsored 3/9/2026
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