To amend the National Quantum Initiative Act to require a biennial report on the progress of the Subcommittee on Quantum Information Science of the National Science and Technology Council in implementing the national workforce strategic plan, and for other purposes.
Summary
H.R. 7292 would amend the National Quantum Initiative Act to establish a reporting requirement for the Subcommittee on Quantum Information Science of the National Science and Technology Council. Specifically, the bill would require this subcommittee to submit biennial reports detailing progress made in implementing the national workforce strategic plan for quantum information science.
If enacted, this bill would create a mechanism for tracking and publicly reporting on efforts to develop the quantum workforce in the United States. This could help Congress and the public monitor whether federal initiatives are successfully preparing workers and researchers for careers in quantum technology, an emerging field considered important for national competitiveness. The bill is currently in the House and has been referred to committee for consideration.