National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act

Workforce Development: The bill seeks to expand the number of researchers, educators, and students with training in quantum fields to develop domestic workforce pathways (Section 3).

Support for Small Businesses: The act aims to improve the viability of the quantum technology industry, specifically mentioning support for small and medium-sised businesses and startups (Section 3).

Educational Opportunities: It provides for various educational supports, including quantum traineeships for graduate students, fellowships and scholarships for undergraduate and graduate STEM students, and research experiences for undergraduates (Section 13).

Teacher Professional Development: The bill includes provisions to increase opportunities for educators, principals, or other school leaders to engage in professional learning opportunities related to quantum technology (Section 13).

Infrastructure and Research Access: It establishes quantum acceleration centers and testbeds to provide accessible research resources to academia and industry (Section 12, Section 13, Section 15).

Economic and Grid Resilience: The bill includes research to use quantum technology to enhance the resilience, security, and efficiency of the electric grid (Section 21).

Restrictions on Funding for Specific Institutions: Funds may not be used at institutions of higher education that maintain a contract or agreement with a Confucius Institute (Section 11, Section 13).

Restrictions on International Research: Funds cannot be used to promote or finance quantum research activities between a United States entity and a foreign country of concern or foreign entity of concern (Section 11).