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S. 1397, the International Quantum Research Exchange Act, would establish a program within the Department of State to promote international cooperation in quantum information science, a field that uses subatomic particles to store and process data. If enacted, the bill would authorize the State Department to award grants to universities and nonprofit organizations for collaborative quantum research with partner countries that have signed quantum cooperation agreements with the United States. The legislation would also support scientist exchange programs of varying lengths, from brief visits to multi-year assignments.
The bill would authorize $20 million in funding for these efforts, with the Congressional Budget Office estimating the program would spend approximately $2 million annually. The authorization would terminate 10 years after enactment. The State Department would be required to submit annual reports to Congress describing the program's activities and identifying priority countries for quantum collaboration. The bill has passed committee review and is eligible for a floor vote in the Senate.
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Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Jun 5, 2025
Jun 5, 2025 · 14:30
On June 5, 2025, the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations held a business meeting to consider multiple pieces of legislation and nominations. The bills under consideration addressed a range of foreign policy and national security priorities, including establishing a quantum cooperation program with international partners, allowing the Secretary of the Interior to develop memoranda of understanding for mapping critical minerals and rare earth elements, providing tools to deter wrongful detention of U.S. nationals, granting international organization status to ASEAN, CERN, and the Pacific Islands Forum, developing a strategy to counter China's global military basing expansion, establishing congressional oversight of security assistance to Mexico, facilitating nuclear cooperation and exports, ensuring Taiwan receives equitable treatment at international financial institutions, and developing a whole-of-government strategy to disrupt cooperation among China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea. The committee also considered a resolution condemning Hamas for its October 7, 2023 attacks on Israel and demanding the release of hostages, along with three nominations to the State Department for Assistant Secretary positions covering Near Eastern Affairs, Political-Military Affairs, and East Asian and Pacific Affairs. The business meeting format indicates the committee was preparing to vote on advancing these measures, though a hearing does not guarantee passage of any legislation.
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Jun 18, 2025
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Jun 18, 2025
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Jun 5, 2025
Jun 5, 2025 · 14:30
On June 5, 2025, the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations held a business meeting to consider multiple pieces of legislation and nominations. The bills under consideration addressed a range of foreign policy and national security priorities, including establishing a quantum cooperation program with international partners, allowing the Secretary of the Interior to develop memoranda of understanding for mapping critical minerals and rare earth elements, providing tools to deter wrongful detention of U.S. nationals, granting international organization status to ASEAN, CERN, and the Pacific Islands Forum, developing a strategy to counter China's global military basing expansion, establishing congressional oversight of security assistance to Mexico, facilitating nuclear cooperation and exports, ensuring Taiwan receives equitable treatment at international financial institutions, and developing a whole-of-government strategy to disrupt cooperation among China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea. The committee also considered a resolution condemning Hamas for its October 7, 2023 attacks on Israel and demanding the release of hostages, along with three nominations to the State Department for Assistant Secretary positions covering Near Eastern Affairs, Political-Military Affairs, and East Asian and Pacific Affairs. The business meeting format indicates the committee was preparing to vote on advancing these measures, though a hearing does not guarantee passage of any legislation.
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Jun 18, 2025
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Jun 18, 2025
