Bill · H.R. 8237· House(119-HR-8237)
Quantum Instrumentation for Science and Engineering Act
- Introduced
- 4/9/2026
- Last activity
- 4/9/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
- Sponsored by
- Andrea Salinas
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Quantum Instrumentation for Science and Engineering Act," aims to amend the National Quantum Initiative Act. It focuses on upgrading and improving access to quantum research resources. The Director of the National Science Foundation would award grants to institutions of higher education or eligible nonprofit organizations. These funds are intended to improve research facilities and access to equipment and instrumentation. The goal is to accelerate research and development in quantum information science, technology, and engineering.
Yes· 3 of 7
Does this put more money into scientific research?+5
The bill authorizes grants for upgrading research facilities and improving access to quantum instrumentation.
Would students be better off under this?+4
The bill explicitly provides for student education, training, and hands-on learning experiences through improved equipment access.
Is this likely to grow the economy?+4
The bill aims to accelerate quantum technologies and supply chain development to foster technological advancement.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Improved Research Facilities: Grants will be used to upgrade or add research resources to accelerate the development of quantum technologies, helping to address roadblocks and meet the needs of the scientific community and the quantum supply chain (Section 2(a)(2)(b)(1)).
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Educational Opportunities: The bill seeks to enhance access to equipment through activities that provide meaningful hands-on learning experiences for students, specifically including those at community and technical colleges (Section 2(a)(2)(b)(2)).
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Support for Research Operations: Funding can be used to enable professional staff to support the operation and improvement of research resources used for quantum research, technology, and training (Section 2(a)(2)(b)(3)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens 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+4Good For Young Adults+3Good For Low Income Households+2
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Economic Growth+4Increases Job Creation+3
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+5Improves College Affordability+2
- 4/9/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
James BairdRepublican · Indiana