15 USC § 8811 - National Quantum Initiative Program

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title: "15 USC § 8811 - National Quantum Initiative Program"
title_number: 15
title_name: "COMMERCE AND TRADE"
section_number: "8811"
section_name: "National Quantum Initiative Program"
chapter_number: 114
chapter_name: "NATIONAL QUANTUM INITIATIVE"
subchapter_number: "I"
subchapter_name: "NATIONAL QUANTUM INITIATIVE"
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currency: "119-84"
last_updated: "2026-04-17"
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source_credit: "(Pub. L. 115–368, title I, § 101, Dec. 21, 2018, 132 Stat. 5094.)"
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# § 8811. National Quantum Initiative Program

**(a)** **In general** The President shall implement a National Quantum Initiative Program.

**(b)** **Requirements** In carrying out the Program, the President, acting through Federal agencies, councils, working groups, subcommittees, and the Coordination Office, as the President considers appropriate, shall—

**(1)** establish the goals, priorities, and metrics for a 10-year plan to accelerate development of quantum information science and technology applications in the United States;

**(2)** invest in fundamental Federal quantum information science and technology research, development, demonstration, and other activities to achieve the goals established under paragraph (1);

**(3)** invest in activities to develop a quantum information science and technology workforce pipeline;

**(4)** provide for interagency planning and coordination of Federal quantum information science and technology research, development, demonstration, standards engagement, and other activities under the Program;

**(5)** partner with industry and universities to leverage knowledge and resources; and

**(6)** leverage existing Federal investments efficiently to advance Program goals and priorities established under paragraph (1).

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**Source Credit**: (Pub. L. 115–368, title I, § 101, Dec. 21, 2018, 132 Stat. 5094.)

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