Opening Statement:
Full Committee Markup of:
H.R. 6213, The National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act - favorably reported to the House by a vote of 36 - 0
- Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute to H.R. 6213, Offered by Mr. Lucas (R-OK) - passed by voice vote
Bipartisan amendment making technical changes and incorporating relevant stakeholder feedback
- Amendment #025 to H.R. 6213, Offered by Mr. Miller (R-OH) - passed by voice vote
Directs Federal agencies to consider how AI and machine learning could be used in quantum science and technology and how quantum tech might also feed into the advancement of AI.
- Amendment #051 to H.R. 6213, Offered by Ms. Sykes (D-OH) - passed by voice vote
Prioritizes quantum research and development in the healthcare space
- Amendment #035 to H.R. 6213 Offered by Mr. Collins (R-GA) - passed by voice vote
Inserts language to include small and medium-size businesses and startups into quantum programs.
- Amendment #30 to H.R. 6213 Offered by Mr. Garcia (R-CA) - passed by voice vote
Directs the National Quantum Coordination Office to track and promote policies to support U.S. quantum efforts. Directs the National Science and Technology Council to compare federal investments and research strategies with those made by other nations.
- Amendment #031 to H.R. 6213 Offered by Mr. Bowman (D-NY) - passed by voice vote
Ensures the Department of Education's inclusion in the development of our quantum strategy and broadens quantum research and infrastructure development opportunities.
- Amendment #033 to H.R. 6213 Offered by Ms. Stevens (D-MI) - passed by voice vote
Includes advanced manufacturing in eligible use cases for quantum activities.
- Amendment #062 to H.R. 6093 Offered by Ms. Ross (NC) with Mr. Obernolte (R-CA) - passed by voice vote
Directs the Subcommittee on Quantum Information Science to identify potential use cases for quantum computing that could advance the missions of federal agencies and adds energy efficiency and energy technologies to the list of fields for DOE research.
- Amendment #021 to H.R. 6213 Offered by Mr. Baird (R-IN) - passed by voice vote
Adds a study of the feasibility for construction of a national quantum communications corridor
- Amendment #028 to H.R. 6213 Offered by Mr. Jackson (D-NC) with Ms. Tenney (R-NY) - passed by voice vote
Adds the Post Quantum Cybersecurity Standards Act
- Amendment #049 to H.R. 6213 Offered by Ms. Sykes (D-OH) - passed by voice vote
Accelerates the development of domestic supply chain and supply chain supporting technologies; reducing supply chain vulnerabilities
- Amendment #061 to H.R. 6213 Offered by Mr. Crawford (R-AR) - passed by voice vote
Adds a new section under each subtitle requiring all authorized activities by agencies be conducted consistent with the research security requirements enacted in the Chips and Science Act
- Amendment #028 to H.R. 6213 Offered by Mr. Sorensen (D-IL) - passed by voice vote
Supports cooperative education programs between institutions of higher education and employers
- Amendment #022 to H.R. 6213 Offered by Mr. Baird (R-IN) - passed by voice vote
Adds language to section 13 of the bill to authorize Research Experiences for Teachers (RET) in quantum-related fields
- Amendment #048 to H.R. 6213 Offered by Ms. Bice (R-OK) - passed by voice vote
Authorizes activities at NSF to provide awards to support mid-career scientists and faculty to begin new or expand existing research activities that are focused on quantum information science, engineering, and technology.
- Amendment #30 to H.R. 6213 Offered by Mr. Kean (R-NJ) with Ms. McClellan (D-VA) - passed by voice vote
Expands capacity in quantum information science, engineering, and technology, and for other purposes
- Amendment #036 to H.R. 6213 Offered by Ms. Salinas (D-OR) with Mr. Baird (R-IN) - passed by voice vote
Directs NSF to award grants to upgrade quantum research equipment and instrumentation, and to improve coordination to expand access and build the quantum workforce.
- Amendment #050 to H.R. 6213 Offered by Mr. Obernolte (R-CA) with Ms. Stevens (D-MI) - passed by voice vote
Strengthens quantum testbeds activities at the National Science Foundation and ensure they are established quickly, in a fiscally sustainable way, and with the needs of the quantum industry in mind.
- Amendment #039 to H.R. 6213 Offered by Mr. Babin (R-TX) with Ms. Ross (D-NC) - passed by voice vote
Requires the Secretary of Energy to conduct research on how quantum information science, technology, and engineering can enhance the resilience and security of the electric grid
H.R. 6131, Commercial Space Act of 2023 - favorably reported to the House by a vote of 21 - 17
- Amendment #055 to H.R. 6131 Offered by Mr. Posey (R-FL) - passed by voice vote
Replaces “magistrate” with a judge of a court exercising judicial power under article III of the U. S. Constitution
- Amendment #033 to H.R. 6131 Offered by Mr. Kean (R-NJ) - withdrawn
Promotes space situational awareness and space traffic coordination and to modify the functions and leadership of the Office of Space Commerce, and for other purposes.
- Amendment #016 to H.R. 6131 Offered by Mr. Mullin (D-CA) with Mr. McCormick (R-GA) - passed by voice vote
Requires a report on the commercial viability of and status of global progress toward space-based solar power technology.
- Amendment #115 to H.R. 6131 Offered by Mr. McCormick (R-GA) - passed by voice vote
A study on space traffic coordination
- Amendment #28 to H.R. 6131 Offered by Mr. Garcia (R-CA) with Mr. Miller (R-OH) - passed by voice vote
Expresses the sense of Congress that the FAA and DOD should adopt a single approval process for commercial operations on federal test ranges
- Amendment #031 to H.R. 6131 Offered by Mr. Garcia (R-CA) with Ms. Stevens (D-MI) - passed by voice vote
Establishes optional streamlined launch licensing approval processes
- Amendment #58 to H.R. 6131 Offered by Ms. Caraveo (D-CO) - Withdrawn
Reauthorizes and updates the STIM program to reflect the growing demand for civil, commercial, and national security launches.
- Amendment #059 to H.R. 6131 Offered by Ms. Caraveo (D-CO) - passed by voice vote
Directs NASA and the Department of Commerce to look into establishing an educational institute to support research on space resources and help maintain the United States' preeminence in space.