# 116-hr-8279: Quantum Network Infrastructure Act of 2020

116-hr-8279, Quantum Network Infrastructure Act of 2020, is a 116th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Zeldin, Lee M. [R-NY-1] (R-NY); status Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. (as of 2025-11-18).

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## Facts
- Bill: 116-hr-8279
- Congress: 116
- Title: Quantum Network Infrastructure Act of 2020
- Status: Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
- Introduced: 2020-09-16
- Sponsor: Rep. Zeldin, Lee M. [R-NY-1] (R-NY)
- Cosponsors: 1
- Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2025-11-18

## Summary

Quantum Network Infrastructure Act of 2020 This bill directs the Department of Energy (DOE) to carry out a research, development, and demonstration program to accelerate innovation in quantum network infrastructure in order to (1) facilitate the advancement of distributed quantum computing systems through the internet and intranet, (2) improve the precision of measurements of scientific phenomena and physical imaging technologies, and (3) develop secure national quantum communications technologies and strategies. The DOE shall submit to Congress a four-year research plan that identifies and prioritizes basic research needs relating to quantum network infrastructure.

## Cosponsors (1)

- Rep. Foster, Bill [D-IL-11] (D-IL), 2020-09-16T00:00:00.000Z

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## Sources
- [116-hr-8279 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/8279)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/116-hr-8279 (as of 2025-11-18).