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119-hr-6742119th CongressWALLET

Q–LEAP

Sponsored By: Representative Foushee, Valerie P. [D-NC-4]

Introduced

Summary

Extends the National Science Foundation's Next Generation Quantum Leaders Pilot Program timeline to 2028. The bill would change the applicable year in the Research and Development, Competition, and Innovation Act from 2026 to 2028 and keep the program's focus on educating and training students and teachers in fundamental quantum mechanics without adding new funding, eligibility rules, or program elements.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

More quantum training for students and teachers

This bill would extend the National Science Foundation's Next Generation Quantum Leaders Pilot Program by changing the year in existing law from 2026 to 2028. If enacted, the change would take effect upon enactment. Students and teachers would keep access to the pilot program for two more years. The bill would not change funding, eligibility, or other program rules.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Foushee, Valerie P. [D-NC-4]

NC • D

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Obernolte, Jay [R-CA-23]

    CA • R

    Sponsored 12/16/2025

  • Rep. McBride, Sarah [D-DE-At Large]

    DE • D

    Sponsored 1/30/2026

Roll Call Votes

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