Bill · H.R. 6351· House(119-HR-6351)
Advancing Regional Quantum Hubs Act
- Introduced
- 12/2/2025
- Last activity
- 12/2/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
- Sponsored by
- Laura Gillen
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 2
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "Advancing Regional Quantum Hubs Act," aims to amend the National Quantum Initiative Act. It seeks to require support for regional innovation initiatives focused on quantum information science and technology. The legislation adds the Economic Development Administration to the membership of the Subcommittee on Quantum Information Science. It also mandates facilitating interagency partnerships to support regional capacities in quantum-related fields. Additionally, it instructs specific federal entities to collaborate on supporting these regional innovation initiatives.
Yes· 3 of 6
Is this likely to create jobs?+3
The bill promotes regional innovation, entrepreneurial, and research capacity in quantum industries which supports job growth.
Does this put more money into scientific research?+3
The bill mandates support for regional innovation initiatives specifically within the realm of quantum information science and technology.
Does this make it easier to run a small business?+2
The emphasis on entrepreneurial capacity and regional innovation initiatives can benefit small businesses within the quantum sector.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Support for regional growth: The bill aims to support the "innovation, entrepreneurial, educational, and research capacity of geographic regions" that have strengths in quantum industries (Section 2, amending section 103). This could benefit local economies and workers in those specific regions.
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Addressing various challenges: The initiative is designed to help address "regional, national, societal, or geostrategic challenges" through quantum-related fields (Section 2, amending section 103).
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Interagency collaboration: By facilitating "interagency partnership opportunities," the bill seeks to coordinate efforts to bolster regional strengths in quantum science (Section 2, amending section 103).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+3Improves Small Business Support+2
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+2Good For Rural Residents+1
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+3
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Cybersecurity Defense+2
- 8/31/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 12/2/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Michael LawlerRepublican · New York
Jay ObernolteRepublican · California