H.R. 6227 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
National Quantum Initiative Act
H.R. 6227 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) became law — introduced on Jun 26, 2018, sponsored by Lamar Smith with 36 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jun 26, 2018
- Co-sponsors
- 36
- Policy area
- Science, Technology, Communications
- Public law
- Public Law 115-368
What it does
National Quantum Initiative Act TITLE I--NATIONAL QUANTUM INITIATIVE (Sec. 101) This bill directs the President to implement a National Quantum Initiative Program to, among other things, establish the goals and priorities for a 10-year plan to accelerate the development of quantum information science and technology applications.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Lamar Smith (R-TX). Co-sponsors: 15 Democrats, 21 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 26, 2018
- Passed the HouseSep 13, 2018
- Passed the SenateDec 13, 2018
- Sent to the PresidentDec 21, 2018
- Became lawDec 21, 2018
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 115-368. (Dec 21, 2018)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Concur in the Senate Amendment
House · Dec 19, 2018 · Passed348–11
Every roll call vote on this bill
- National Quantum Initiative ActHouse · Dec 19, 2018
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Committees
- Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
- Science, Space, and Technology Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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