Bill · H.R. 7292· House(119-HR-7292)
To amend the National Quantum Initiative Act to require a biennial report on the progress of the Subcommittee on Quantum Information Science of the National Science and Technology Council in implementing the national workforce strategic plan, and for other purposes.
- Introduced
- 1/30/2026
- Last activity
- 1/30/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
- Sponsored by
- Michael Lawler
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill proposes an amendment to the National Quantum Initiative Act. It specifically focuses on the Subcommittee on Quantum Information Science of the National Science and Technology Council. The legislation would require the chairpersons to submit a report every two years. These reports must detail the progress made in implementing the national workforce strategic plan. Additionally, the reports must include any challenges faced and planned updates to meet evolving workforce needs.
Yes· 3 of 6
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+3
The bill requires periodic reports to be submitted to the President and Congress regarding the progress of the subcommittee's workforce implementation.
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?+2
The focus on workforce strategic plans for emerging technologies like quantum science benefits young professionals entering the field.
Would students be better off under this?+2
The bill addresses evolving workforce needs, which assists students pursuing specialized paths in quantum information science.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Accountability: By requiring the chairpersons to submit reports to the President, the Advisory Committee, and Congress, the bill ensures there is a record of progress regarding the national workforce strategic plan (Section 1).
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Addressing Workforce Needs: The requirement for reports to include "planned updates to address evolving workforce needs" could help ensure the workforce strategy stays relevant to current demands (Section 1).
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Transparency of Challenges: The mandate to include a description of "any challenges encountered" provides insight into the obstacles facing the implementation of the strategic plan (Section 1).
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.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Students+2Good For Young Adults+2Good For High Income Households+1
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+3
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+2
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+1
- 1/30/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Josh RileyDemocrat · New York