§2.Commission on American quantum information science and technology dominance
This section establishes an independent, 12-member Commission on American Quantum Information Science and Technology Dominance in the legislative branch, effective 30 days after enactment, to review advances in quantum information science and associated technologies (e.g., quantum computing, sensing, and communication) and recommend U.S. government and private-sector actions to maintain technological, national security, economic, and defense advantages over global competitors.
(1) The Commission comprises appointments by the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation chair and ranking member (two each, one Member of Congress and one non-Member each), House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology chair and ranking member (two each, one Member and one non-Member each), Senate majority and minority leaders (one each), and House Speaker and minority leader (one each), to be made within 45 days of establishment (with unmade appointments reducing Commission size); (2) non-Member appointees must be private-sector experts in quantum technologies, policymaking, or national security; (3) the Senate Commerce chair and House Science chair jointly designate the Chair, and the Senate Commerce ranking member and House Science ranking member jointly designate the Vice Chair; and (4) members serve for the Commission's duration, with vacancies filled identically.
The Commission must coordinate with agencies implementing the National Quantum Initiative (e.g., Departments of Commerce, Energy, and Defense; National Institute of Standards and Technology; National Science Foundation) and assess U.S. global competitiveness, technological advantages, international trends and investments, and needs for increased research, development, testing, public-private partnerships, supply chains, and funding in quantum information science.