QUEST Act of 2021
- Last Action
- 3/11/2021
Actions
- 2021-03-11Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
- 2021-03-11Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
- 2021-03-11Introduced in House
- 2021-03-11Introduced in House
CRS Summary
As of 2021-03-11 (00)
QUEST Act of 2021
This bill directs the Department of Energy to establish and carry out a program (to be known as the Quantum User Expansion for Science and Technology program or the QUEST program) to encourage and facilitate access to U.S. quantum computing hardware and quantum computing clouds for research purposes in order to (1) enhance the quantum research enterprise of the United States, (2) educate the future quantum computing workforce, and (3) accelerate the advancement of U.S. quantum computing capabilities.
Cosponsors (15)
- Randy Weber (R-TX)
- Anthony Gonzalez (R-OH)
- Michael Waltz (R-FL)
- James Baird (R-IN)
- PETE SESSIONS (R-TX)
- Carlos Gimenez (R-FL)
- Jay Obernolte (R-CA)
- Young Kim (R-CA)
- David Valadao (R-CA)
- Bill Posey (R-FL)
- Lee Zeldin (R-NY)
- Brian Babin (R-TX)
- Jake LaTurner (R-KS)
- Randy Feenstra (R-IA)
- Stephanie Bice (R-OK)
Subjects
- Advanced technology and technological innovations
- Computer security and identity theft
- Computers and information technology
- Intergovernmental relations
- Research administration and funding
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