H.R. 3987 — Introduced in House

I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3987 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 9, 2023Ms. Ross introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability A BILL To provide for enhanced use of quantum computing, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Leveraging Quantum Computing Act. 2. National Quantum Coordination Office activities (a) Quantum use cases The Director of the National Quantum Coordination Office of the Office of Science and Technology Policy shall establish a program of engagement with Federal agencies to identify potential use cases with respect to which quantum computing could advance the missions of such agencies, including through on-premises, cloud-based, hybrid, or networked approaches. (b) Quantum on-Ramp For each potential use case identified pursuant to subsection (a), the Director of the National Quantum Coordination Office, in consultation with the head of the relevant Federal agency and, if appropriate, the appropriate officer, official, or other employee of the relevant private sector entity, shall develop a plan to enable such agency to address each such potential use case. (c) Reports The Director of the National Quantum Coordination Office shall annually submit to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a report regarding the Office’s progress in carrying out the activities under this section, including information relating to the following: (1) The extent and nature of the Office’s outreach activities. (2) The potential use cases identified pursuant to subsection (a). (3) The status of plans to address such potential use cases, including through acquisition or lease of quantum computers. (4) Any obstacles to addressing such potential use cases, including lack of funding.