Bill · H.R. 5712· House(119-HR-5712)
Quantum LEAP Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 10/8/2025
- Last activity
- 10/8/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
- Sponsored by
- Charles Fleischmann
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill establishes the Commission on American Quantum Information Science and Technology Dominance. The commission is an independent body within the legislative branch designed to examine and make recommendations regarding emerging quantum information science. It will look at how this technology affects current and future missions for the U.S. government and the private sector. The commission is tasked with reviewing ways to advance, secure, and protect the nation's technological advantage. It is required to submit an interim report after one year and a final report after two years. The commission will eventually terminate 540 days after its final report is submitted.
Yes· 3 of 8
Does this put more money into scientific research?+4
The commission is mandated to consider investments in basic and advanced research to stimulate innovation.
Would business owners be better off under this?+3
The bill aims to stimulate the growth of the quantum information science commercial industry.
Is this likely to create jobs?+3
The bill directs the commission to consider workforce and education incentives to attract and retain talent in quantum fields.
The opposite
Does this protect people from being watched or searched?-1
The bill addresses the need for maintaining privacy and security for personal protection during data sharing.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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National and Economic Security: The commission is tasked with reviewing methods to address the national and economic security needs of the United States through quantum technology (Section 2(e)(1)).
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Workforce Development: The bill directs the commission to look into workforce and education incentives and programs intended to attract, recruit, and retain leading talent in relevant fields (Section 2(e)(3)(G)).
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Commercial Industry Growth: The commission will consider ways to stimulate the growth of the United States quantum information science commercial industry through advanced development and test capabilities (Section 2(e)(3)(E)).
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Technological Advancement: The review aims to find ways to advance and secure the development of quantum information science and associated technologies for the United States (Section 2(e)(1)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Data Privacy Concerns: While the bill mentions establishing data sharing capabilities, it acknowledges the need to maintain privacy and security for personal protection (Section 2(e)(3)(I)).
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Reduced Commission Size: If appointments are not made by the specified deadline, the number of members on the commission will be reduced (Section 2(b)(1)(3)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+3Good For Students+2
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+3Improves Small Business Support+2
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+4
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves International Alliances+2Improves Veterans Benefits+1
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+1Improves Privacy Rights-1
- 10/8/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
- Introduced in House
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