United States 116th Congress Status: Died 1 R cosponsors

HR 8279 — Quantum Network Infrastructure Act of 2020

Last action — Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

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Summary

Directs the Department of Energy (DOE) to carry out a research, development, and demonstration program to accelerate innovation in quantum network infrastructure in order to (1) facilitate the advancement of distributed quantum computing systems through the internet and intranet, (2) improve the precision of measurements of scientific phenomena and physical imaging technologies, and (3) develop secure national quantum communications technologies and strategies. The DOE shall submit to Congress a four-year research plan that identifies and prioritizes basic research needs relating to quantum network infrastructure.

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Action History

  1. Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

  2. Introduced in House

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

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Not signed on (546)

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Science, technology, communications Advanced technology and technological innovations Computer security and identity theft Computers and information technology Congressional oversight Government studies and investigations Infrastructure development Intergovernmental relations Internet and video services Photography and imaging Research administration and funding
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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 8279 do?
Directs the Department of Energy (DOE) to carry out a research, development, and demonstration program to accelerate innovation in quantum network infrastructure in order to (1) facilitate the advancement of distributed quantum computing systems through the internet and intranet, (2) improve the precision of measurements of scientific phenomena and physical imaging technologies, and (3) develop secure national quantum communications technologies and strategies. The DOE shall submit to Congress a four-year research plan that identifies and prioritizes basic research needs relating to quantum network infrastructure.
Who sponsors HR 8279?
HR 8279 is sponsored by Lee Zeldin (R).
What is the current status of HR 8279?
This bill died with 116th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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