,,ii #aaith ,,congress #ast ,session ,s4 #agdf ,,in ,,the ,,senate ,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states ,may #ac1 #bjbe,mrs4 ,blackburn 7for herself and ,mr4 ,lujn7 introduced the following bill2 which was read twice and referred to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation ,a ,,bill ,to establish the ,commission on ,american ,quantum ,information ,science ,dominance1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,quantum ,leadership in ,emerging ,applications and ,policy ,act of #bjbe or the ,quantum ,,leap ,act of #bjbe4 #b4 ,commission on ,american quantum information science and technology dominance 7a7 ,establishment 7#a7 ,in general ,there is hereby established1 as of the date specified in paragraph 7#b71 an independent commission in the legislative branch of the ,federal ,government to examine and make recommendations with respect to emerging quantum information science as it pertains to current and future missions and activities of the ,united ,states ,government and the private sector4 7#b7 ,date of establishment ,the date of establishment referred to in paragraph 7#a7 is the date that is #cj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7#c7 ,designation ,the commission established by paragraph 7#a7 shall be known as the ,commission on ,american ,quantum ,information ,science and ,technology ,dominance 7in this section referred to as the ,commission74 7b7 ,membership 7#a7 ,composition ,the ,commission shall be composed of #ab members appointed as follows3 7,a7 ,two members appointed by the ,chairman of the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate1 #a of whom is a ,member of the ,senate and #a of whom is not4 7,b7 ,two members appointed by the ,ranking ,member of the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate1 #a of whom is a ,member of the ,senate and #a of whom is not4 7,c7 ,two members appointed by the ,chairman of the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology of the ,house of ,representatives1 #a of whom is a ,member of the ,house of ,representatives and #a of whom is not4 7,d7 ,two members appointed by the ,ranking ,member of the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology of the ,house of ,representatives1 #a of whom is a ,member of the ,house of ,representatives and #a of whom is not4 7,e7 ,one member appointed by the majority leader of the ,senate4 7,f7 ,one member appointed by the minority leader of the ,senate4 7,g7 ,one member appointed by the ,speaker of the ,house of ,representatives4 7,h7 ,one member appointed by the minority leader of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,deadline for appointment ,members shall be appointed to the ,commission under paragraph 7#a7 not later than #de days after the ,commission establishment date specified under subsection 7a77#b74 7#c7 ,effect of lack of appointment by appointment date ,if #a or more of the appointments under paragraph 7#a7 is not made by the appointment date specified in paragraph 7#b71 the authority to make such appointment or appointments shall expire1 and the number of members of the ,commission shall be reduced by the number equal to the number of appointments so not made4 7#d7 ,qualifications ,the members of the ,commission who are not members of ,congress and who are appointed under paragraph 7#a7 shall be individuals from private civilian life who are recognized experts and have relevant professional experience in matters relating to-- 7,a7 diverse modalities and applications of emerging quantum information science and associated technologies2 7,b7 use of emerging quantum information science and associated technologies by national policy makers and business leaders2 or 7,c7 the implementation1 funding1 or oversight of the national and economic security policies of the ,united ,states4 7c7 ,chair and vice chair 7#a7 ,chair ,the ,chairman of the ,committee on the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,chairman of the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,house of ,representatives shall jointly designate #a member of the ,commission to serve as ,chair of the ,commission4 7#b7 ,vice chair ,the ,ranking ,member of the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,ranking ,member of the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology of the ,house of ,representatives shall jointly designate #a member of the ,commission to serve as ,vice ,chair of the ,commission4 7d7 ,period of appointment and vacancies ,members of the ,commission shall be appointed for the life of the ,commission4 ,a vacancy in the ,commission shall not affect its powers and shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment was made4 7e7 ,review 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,commission shall carry out a review of advances in emerging quantum information science and associated technologies4 ,in carrying out such review1 the ,commission shall consider the methods1 means1 and investments necessary to advance and secure the development of quantum information science and associated technologies by the ,united ,states to comprehensively address the national and economic security needs of the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,coordination ,the ,commission shall coordinate with ,federal agencies relevant to the ,national ,quantum ,strategy1 including the ,department of ,commerce1 the ,department of ,energy1 the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology1 the ,national ,quantum ,coordination ,office within the ,office of ,science and ,technology ,policy1 the ,department of ,defense1 and the ,national ,science ,foundation4 7#c7 ,scope ,in conducting the review required by paragraph 7#a71 the ,commission shall consider the following3 7,a7 ,the global competitiveness of the ,united ,states in quantum information science and associated technologies1 including matters relating to national security1 economic security1 defense1 domestic supply chain1 public-private partnerships1 and investments4 7,b7 ,means1 methods1 and investments for the ,united ,states to maintain and protect a technological advantage in quantum information science and associated technologies relating to national security and defense4 7,c7 ,developments and trends in international cooperation and competitiveness1 including foreign investments in quantum information science and associated technologies that are scientifically and materially related to national security1 economic security1 and defense4 7,d7 ,means by which to foster greater emphasis and investments in basic and advanced research to stimulate government1 industry1 academic and combined initiatives in quantum information science and associated technologies4 7,e7 ,means by which to foster greater emphasis and investments in advanced development and test and evaluation of quantum information science-enabled capabilities to stimulate the growth of the ,united ,states quantum information science commercial industry1 while also supporting and improving acquisition and adoption of quantum information science and associated technologies for national security purposes4 7,f7 ,barriers to commercialization and recommended mechanisms to accelerate technology transfer1 ,federal procurement1 and industry access to ,federal testbeds4 7,g7 ,workforce and education incentives and programs to attract1 recruit1 and retain leading talent in fields relevant to the development and sustainment of quantum information science and associated technologies4 7,h7 ,means to establish international standards for the use of quantum information science application4 7,i7 ,means to establish data sharing capabilities within and amongst government1 industry1 and academia to foster collaboration and accelerate innovation1 while maintaining privacy and security for data as required for national security1 intellectual property1 and personal protection purposes4 7,j7 ,consideration of the transformative potential and rapidly-changing developments of quantum information science and associated technologies and appropriate mechanisms for managing such technology related to national security1 economic security1 and defense4 7,k7 ,means by which to advance all quantum information science and associated technologies and modalities4 7,l7 ,comparison of the near-term applications development programs in the ,united ,states compared to those of other countries4 7,m7 ,any other matters the ,commission deems relevant4 7f7 ,commission report and recommendations 7#a7 ,final report ,not later than the date that is #b years after the ,commission establishment date specified in subsection 7a77#b71 the ,commission shall submit to ,congress and the ,president a final report on the findings of the ,commission and such recommendations as the ,commission may have for administrative or legislative action4 7#b7 ,interim report ,not later than the date that is #a year after the ,commission establishment date specified in subsection 7a77#b71 the ,commission shall submit to ,congress and the ,president an interim report on the status of the review being carried out pursuant to subsection 7e77#a71 including a discussion of any interim recommendations legislative or administrative action the ,commission may have4 7#c7 ,form ,each report submitted to ,congress under this subsection shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 7g7 ,government cooperation 7#a7 ,cooperation ,in carrying out its duties1 the ,commission shall receive the full and timely cooperation of the ,secretary of ,commerce and the heads of other ,federal departments and agencies in providing the ,commission with analysis1 briefings1 and other information necessary for the fulfillment of its responsibilities4 7#b7 ,liaison ,the ,secretary of ,commerce shall designate at least #a officer or employee of the ,department of ,commerce to serve as a liaison officer between the ,department and the ,commission4 7#c7 ,detailees authorized ,the ,secretary of ,commerce and the heads of other departments and agencies of the ,federal ,government may provide1 and the ,commission may accept and employ1 personnel detailed from the ,department of ,commerce and such other departments and agencies1 without reimbursement4 7#d7 ,facilitation 7,a7 ,independent1 nongovernment institute ,not later than the date that is #de days after the ,commission establishment date specified in subsection 7a77#b71 the ,secretary of ,commerce may make available to the ,commission the services of an independent1 nongovernmental institute described in section #eja7;c77#c7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf1 and exempt from tax under section #eja7;a7 of such ,code1 that has recognized credentials and expertise in quantum information science and associated technologies in order to facilitate the ,commission's discharge of its duties under this section4 7,b7 ,federally funded research and development center ,on request of the ,commission1 the ,secretary of ,commerce shall make available the services of a federally funded research and development center that is covered by a sponsoring agreement of the ,department of ,commerce in order to enhance the ,commission's efforts to discharge its duties under this section4 7#e7 ,expedition of security clearances ,the ,office of ,senate ,security and the ,office of ,house ,security shall ensure the expedited processing of appropriate security clearances under processes developed for the clearance of legislative branch employees for any personnel appointed to the ,commission by their respective offices of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives and any personnel appointed by the ,executive ,director appointed under subsection 7h74 7#f7 ,services 7,a7 ,department of ,commerce services ,the ,secretary of ,commerce may provide to the ,commission1 on a nonreimbursable basis1 such administrative services1 funds1 staff1 facilities1 and other support services as are necessary for the performance of the ,commission's duties under this section4 7,b7 ,other agencies ,in addition to any support provided under paragraph 7#a71 the heads of other ,federal departments and agencies may provide to the ,commission such services1 funds1 facilities1 staff1 and other support as the heads of such departments and agencies determine advisable and as may be authorized by law4 7h7 ,staff 7#a7 ,status as ,federal employees ,notwithstanding the requirements of section #baje of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 including the required supervision under subsection 7a77#c7 of such section1 any member of the ,commission who is not a ,member of ,congress shall be considered to be a ,federal employee4 7#b7 ,executive director ,the ,commission shall appoint and fix the rate of basic pay for an ,executive ,director in accordance with section #cafa7;d7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#c7 ,pay ,the ,executive ,director1 with the approval of the ,commission1 may appoint and fix the rate of basic pay for additional personnel as staff of the ,commission in accordance with section #cafa7;d7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7i7 ,personal services 7#a7 ,authority to procure ,the ,commission may-- 7,a7 procure the services of experts or consultants 7or of organizations of experts or consultants7 in accordance with the provisions of section #caji of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7,b7 pay in connection with such services travel expenses of individuals1 including transportation and per diem in lieu of subsistence1 while such individuals are traveling from their homes or places of business to duty stations4 7#b7 ,maximum daily pay rates ,the daily rate paid an expert or consultant procured pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 may not exceed the daily rate paid a person occupying a position at level ,,iv of the ,executive ,schedule under section #ecae of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7j7 ,authority ,to accept gifts ,the ,commission may accept1 use1 and dispose of gifts or donations of services1 goods1 and property from non-,federal entities for the purposes of aiding and facilitating the work of the ,commission4 ,the authority in this subsection does not extend to gifts of money4 ,gifts accepted under this authority shall be documented1 and conflicts of interest or the appearance of conflicts of interest shall be avoided4 ,subject to the authority in this section1 members of the ,commission shall otherwise comply with rules set forth by the ,select ,committee on ,ethics of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,ethics of the ,house of ,representatives governing employees of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives4 7k7 ,legislative advisory committee ,the ,commission shall operate as a legislative advisory committee4 7l7 ,contracting authority ,the ,commission may acquire administrative supplies and equipment for ,commission use to the extent funds are available4 7m7 ,use of government information ,the ,commission may secure directly from any department or agency of the ,federal ,government such information as the ,commission considers necessary to carry out its duties4 ,upon such request of the chair of the ,commission1 the head of such department or agency shall furnish such information to the ,commission4 7n7 ,postal services ,the ,commission may use the ,united ,states mail in the same manner and under the same conditions as ,federal departments and agencies4 7o7 ,space for use of commission ,not later than #cj days after the establishment date of the ,commission1 the ,administrator of ,general ,services1 in consultation with the ,commission1 shall identify and make available suitable excess space within the ,federal space inventory to house the operations of the ,commission4 ,if the ,administrator is not able to make such suitable excess space available within such #cj-;day period1 the ,commission may lease space to the extent the funds are available4 7p7 ,removal of members ,a member may be removed from the ,commission for cause by the individual serving in the position responsible for the original appointment of such member under subsection 7b77#a71 provided that notice has first been provided to such member of the cause for removal and voted and agreed upon by of the members serving4 ,a vacancy created by the removal of a member under this subsection shall not affect the powers of the ,commission1 and shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment was made4 7q7 ,termination ,the ,commission shall terminate on the date that is #edj days after the date on which it submits the final report required by subsection 7f74