# 119-hr-6742: Q–LEAP

119-hr-6742, Q–LEAP, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Foushee, Valerie P. [D-NC-4] (D-NC); status introduced; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-04-21).

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- As of: 2026-04-21
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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-6742
- Congress: 119
- Title: Q–LEAP
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-12-16
- Sponsor: Rep. Foushee, Valerie P. [D-NC-4] (D-NC)
- Cosponsors: 2
- Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
- Touches household money: yes
- Last recorded action: 2026-04-21

## 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.

## Cosponsors (2)

- Rep. Obernolte, Jay [R-CA-23] (R-CA), 2025-12-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. McBride, Sarah [D-DE-At Large] (D-DE), 2026-01-30T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- More quantum training for students and teachers: benefit, low. 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. Th…

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- 119-hr-7613: ALERT Act

## Sources
- [119-hr-6742 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/6742)

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- [119-hr-4669: FEMA Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-4669)
- [119-hr-9237: Take Care of America’s Veterans Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-9237)
- [119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7973)
- [119-hr-5089: Weather Act Reauthorization Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-5089)
- [119-hr-7613: ALERT Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7613)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-6742 (as of 2026-04-21).