United States · Law · HR
H.R. 6227 (115th)
National Quantum Initiative Act
Introduced
26 June 2018
Last action
21 December 2018 · President
Status
Became Public Law No: 115-368.
Sponsors
Rep. Smith, Lamar [R-TX-21], Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30], Rep. Comstock, Barbara [R-VA-10], Rep. Lipinski, Daniel [D-IL-3], Rep. Weber, Randy K. Sr. [R-TX-14], Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-18], Rep. Lucas, Frank D. [R-OK-3], Rep. Esty, Elizabeth H. [D-CT-5], Rep. Rohrabacher, Dana [R-CA-48], Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1], Rep. Hultgren, Randy [R-IL-14], Rep. Beyer, Donald S. [D-VA-8], Rep. Knight, Stephen [R-CA-25], Sen. Rosen, Jacky [D-NV], Rep. Babin, Brian [R-TX-36], Rep. McNerney, Jerry [D-CA-9], Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5], Rep. Tonko, Paul [D-NY-20], Sen. Marshall, Roger [R-KS], Rep. Foster, Bill [D-IL-11], Rep. Dunn, Neal P. [R-FL-2], Rep. Takano, Mark [D-CA-39], Rep. Higgins, Clay [R-LA-3], Rep. Hanabusa, Colleen [D-HI-1], Rep. Norman, Ralph [R-SC-5], Rep. Lesko, Debbie [R-AZ-8], Rep. Schweikert, David [R-AZ-1], Rep. Hurd, Will [R-TX-23], Rep. Brooks, Mo [R-AL-5], Rep. Posey, Bill [R-FL-8], Rep. Loudermilk, Barry [R-GA-11], Rep. Abraham, Ralph Lee [R-LA-5], Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. [D-OR-4], Rep. Westerman, Bruce [R-AR-4], Rep. Cartwright, Matt [D-PA-17], Rep. Carbajal, Salud O. [D-CA-24], Rep. Balderson, Troy [R-OH-12]
Subjects
Energy, Education
Source updated
10 January 2026
Summary
National Quantum Initiative Act This bill directs the President to implement a National Quantum Initiative Program to, among other things, establish the goals and priorities for a 10-year plan to accelerate the development of quantum information science and technology applications. The bill defines "quantum information science" as the storage, transmission, manipulation, or measurement of information that is encoded in systems that can only be described by the laws of quantum physics. The National Science and Technology Council shall establish a Subcommittee on Quantum Information Science, including membership from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), to guide program activities. The President must establish a National Quantum Initiative Advisory Committee to advise the President and subcommittee on quantum information science and technology research and development. NIST shall carry out specified quantum science activities and convene a workshop to discuss the development of a quantum information science and technology industry. The National Science Foundation shall: carry out a basic research and education program on quantum information science and engineering, and award grants for the establishment of Multidisciplinary Centers for Quantum Research and Education. The Department of Energy (DOE) shall carry out a basic research program on quantum information science. The Office of Science of DOE shall establish and operate National Quantum Information Science Research Centers to conduct basic research to accelerate scientific breakthroughs in quantum information science and technology.
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Timeline
26 June 2018
Introduced
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Source: IntroReferral
26 June 2018
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
26 June 2018
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
27 June 2018
Reported
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Source: Committee
27 June 2018
Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Source: Committee
13 September 2018
Passed
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: Floor
13 September 2018
Passed
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8229-8231)
Source: Floor
13 September 2018
Passed
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H8229-8231)
Source: Floor
13 September 2018
Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6227.
Source: Floor
13 September 2018
Floor
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8229-8234)
Source: Floor
13 September 2018
Floor
Mr. Smith (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Source: Floor
13 September 2018
Calendars
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 740.
Source: Calendars
13 September 2018
Reported
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 115-950.
Source: Committee
13 September 2018
Reported
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 115-950.
Source: Committee
17 September 2018
Introduced
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Source: IntroReferral
13 December 2018
Floor
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S7625)
Source: Floor
13 December 2018
Passed
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Source: Floor
13 December 2018
Discharge
Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Source: Discharge
13 December 2018
Committee
Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Source: Committee
17 December 2018
Floor
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Source: Floor
19 December 2018
Passed
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
19 December 2018
Vote
On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 348 - 11 (Roll no. 442). (text: CR H10298-10300)
Source: ResolvingDifferences
19 December 2018
Vote
Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 348 - 11 (Roll no. 442).(text: CR H10298-10300)
Source: NotUsed
19 December 2018
ResolvingDifferences
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Smith (TX) objected to the Yea - Nay vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
19 December 2018
Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the motion to suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment to H.R. 6227.
Source: Floor
19 December 2018
ResolvingDifferences
Mr. Smith (TX) moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment. (consideration: CR H10297-10302, H10317-10318)
Source: ResolvingDifferences
21 December 2018
Became law
Became Public Law No: 115-368.
Source: President
21 December 2018
President
Signed by President.
Source: President
21 December 2018
Became law
Signed by President.
Source: BecameLaw
21 December 2018
Floor
Presented to President.
Source: Floor
21 December 2018
President
Presented to President.
Source: President
Votes
20 December 2018 · passed · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Concur in the Senate Amendment · Passed · Official source
Yes 348 · No 11 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 73
- Rep. Ferguson, A. Drew, IV [R-GA-3]Aye
- Rep. McEachin, A. Donald [D-VA-4]Aye
- Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20]Aye
- Rep. Kinzinger, Adam [R-IL-16]Aye
Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.
Versions
- Enrolled Bill · — · Download file
- Public Law · 21 December 2018 · Download file
- Engrossed Amendment Senate · 13 December 2018 · Download file
- Referred in Senate · 17 September 2018 · Download file
- Engrossed in House · 13 September 2018 · Download file
- Reported in House · 13 September 2018 · Download file
- Introduced in House · 26 June 2018 · Download file
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Sponsors
- Rep. Smith, Lamar [R-TX-21] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Comstock, Barbara [R-VA-10] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Lipinski, Daniel [D-IL-3] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Weber, Randy K. Sr. [R-TX-14] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-18] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Lucas, Frank D. [R-OK-3] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Esty, Elizabeth H. [D-CT-5] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Rohrabacher, Dana [R-CA-48] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Hultgren, Randy [R-IL-14] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Beyer, Donald S. [D-VA-8] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Knight, Stephen [R-CA-25] · R · Sponsor
- Sen. Rosen, Jacky [D-NV] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Babin, Brian [R-TX-36] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. McNerney, Jerry [D-CA-9] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Tonko, Paul [D-NY-20] · D · Sponsor
- Sen. Marshall, Roger [R-KS] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Foster, Bill [D-IL-11] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Dunn, Neal P. [R-FL-2] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Takano, Mark [D-CA-39] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Higgins, Clay [R-LA-3] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Hanabusa, Colleen [D-HI-1] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Norman, Ralph [R-SC-5] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Lesko, Debbie [R-AZ-8] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Schweikert, David [R-AZ-1] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Hurd, Will [R-TX-23] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Brooks, Mo [R-AL-5] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Posey, Bill [R-FL-8] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Loudermilk, Barry [R-GA-11] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Abraham, Ralph Lee [R-LA-5] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. [D-OR-4] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Westerman, Bruce [R-AR-4] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Cartwright, Matt [D-PA-17] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Carbajal, Salud O. [D-CA-24] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Balderson, Troy [R-OH-12] · R · Cosponsor
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