Bill · H.R. 6742· House(119-HR-6742)
Q–LEAP
- Introduced
- 12/16/2025
- Last activity
- 12/16/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
- Sponsored by
- Valerie Foushee
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Quantum Leaders Education and Advancement Program Act" or "Q-LEAP," seeks to reauthorize a specific program. It aims to extend the Next Generation Quantum Leaders Pilot Program of the National Science Foundation. The program focuses on the education and training of students and teachers regarding the fundamental principles of quantum mechanics. To achieve this, the bill amends the Research and Development, Competition, and Innovation Act. Specifically, it changes the expiration or target year from 2026 to 2028.
Yes· 3 of 5
Would students be better off under this?+3
The bill extends a program dedicated to the education and training of students in quantum mechanics.
Does this put more money into public schools?+3
The bill extends funding for a pilot program that provides education and training for students and teachers.
Does this put more money into scientific research?+3
The bill extends the timeline for a National Science Foundation pilot program focused on quantum mechanics education.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Extended Education and Training: By extending the program through 2028, more students and teachers can receive education and training in the fundamental principles of quantum mechanics (Section 2).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated in the text provided.
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 Students+3Good For Children+2Good For Young Adults+2
- Education And Technology
- Increases Public School Funding+3Increases Scientific Research Funding+3
- 1/30/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 12/16/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Sarah McBrideDemocrat · Delaware
Jay ObernolteRepublican · California