§ 8811. National Quantum Initiative Program

• (a) The President shall implement a National Quantum Initiative Program.
• (b) In carrying out the Program, the President, acting through Federal agencies, councils, working groups, subcommittees, and the Coordination Office, as the President considers appropriate, shall—
  • (1) establish the goals, priorities, and metrics for a 10-year plan to accelerate development of quantum information science and technology applications in the United States;
  • (2) invest in fundamental Federal quantum information science and technology research, development, demonstration, and other activities to achieve the goals established under paragraph (1);
  • (3) invest in activities to develop a quantum information science and technology workforce pipeline;
  • (4) provide for interagency planning and coordination of Federal quantum information science and technology research, development, demonstration, standards engagement, and other activities under the Program;
  • (5) partner with industry and universities to leverage knowledge and resources; and
  • (6) leverage existing Federal investments efficiently to advance Program goals and priorities established under paragraph (1).