Quantum Instrumentation for Science and Engineering Act
Sponsored By: Representative Rep. Salinas, Andrea [D-OR-6]
Introduced
Summary
Upgrading and broadening access to quantum research resources is the bill's main goal. It would amend the National Quantum Initiative Act to authorize an NSF grant program that funds equipment, facilities, staffing, coordination, and hands-on training for quantum information science and engineering.
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- Institutions of higher education and eligible nonprofit organizations could apply for grants to add or upgrade research resources and meet materials development and device needs that block quantum progress.
- Students, including those at community and technical colleges, would gain more hands-on access to instrumentation through coordinated scheduling, training, and shared-use agreements.
- Research operations and the quantum supply chain would get support for professional staff and shared infrastructure, and consortia could include industry partners to accelerate development and address implementation roadblocks.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Grants to upgrade quantum research labs
If enacted, the bill would create a new NSF grant program for upgrading quantum research resources. Colleges and eligible nonprofit groups could apply alone or in consortia, and industry partners could join applications. Grants would pay to upgrade equipment, materials, devices, and labs to speed quantum technology development. They would also support shared access, scheduling, information sharing, and hands-on training for students, including at community and technical colleges. Grants could also fund professional staff to run and improve research instruments. Applicants would file applications with the NSF Director containing required information.
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Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Rep. Salinas, Andrea [D-OR-6]
OR • D
Cosponsors
Rep. Baird, James R. [R-IN-4]
IN • R
Sponsored 4/9/2026
Roll Call Votes
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