Title 15, Commerce and TradeRelease 119-110

§8811 National Quantum Initiative Program

Title 15 › CHAPTER 114 — NATIONAL QUANTUM INITIATIVE › SUBCHAPTER I — NATIONAL QUANTUM INITIATIVE › § 8811

Last updated Sep 22, 2026|Official source

Summary

The President must set up and run a National Quantum Initiative Program, working with federal agencies and a Coordination Office as needed. The Program must create goals, priorities, and measures for a 10-year plan to speed up quantum science and technology. It must fund research and testing, build a quantum workforce, coordinate agencies, partner with industry and universities, and use current federal funding efficiently.

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Title 15, §8811

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(a)In general
The President shall implement a National Quantum Initiative Program.
(b)Requirements
In carrying out the Program, the President, acting through Federal agencies, councils, working groups, subcommittees, and the Coordination Office, as the President considers appropriate, shall—
(1)establish the goals, priorities, and metrics for a 10-year plan to accelerate development of quantum information science and technology applications in the United States;
(2)invest in fundamental Federal quantum information science and technology research, development, demonstration, and other activities to achieve the goals established under paragraph (1);
(3)invest in activities to develop a quantum information science and technology workforce pipeline;
(4)provide for interagency planning and coordination of Federal quantum information science and technology research, development, demonstration, standards engagement, and other activities under the Program;
(5)partner with industry and universities to leverage knowledge and resources; and
(6)leverage existing Federal investments efficiently to advance Program goals and priorities established under paragraph (1).

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Termination of SectionFor termination of section, see section 8815 of this title.

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15 U.S.C. § 8811

Title 15, Commerce and Trade

Last Updated

Sep 22, 2026

Release point: 119-110