This bill, the Advancing Regional Quantum Hubs Act, changes the National Quantum Initiative Act to add new support for regional innovation efforts in quantum information science and technology. It adds the Economic Development Administration to the Subcommittee on Quantum Information Science. It directs the Subcommittee to help create interagency partnerships that support innovation, entrepreneurship, education, and research in geographic regions with strengths in quantum fields. The bill also inserts language into the existing quantum research and education program sections to require collaboration with the Secretary of Commerce, the Secretary of Energy, and the Director of the National Science Foundation to support regional innovation initiatives. The text says such support may include activities funded under section 10388 of the Research and Development, Competition, and Innovation Act.
If you work at a university, company, or local economic group in a region that has quantum research or industry, this bill directs federal agencies to coordinate and help support regional efforts. It may lead to more programs or partnerships focused on local research, education, or entrepreneurship in quantum technologies. The bill text does not list specific programs, eligibility rules, or timelines.
No publicly available information on total costs, new appropriations, or exact funding amounts is included in the bill text. The bill notes support may use activities carried out under an existing award authority (section 10388 of the Research and Development, Competition, and Innovation Act), but it does not specify funding levels.
No publicly available information on supporters' arguments or statements is included in the bill text. Sponsors listed in the bill metadata are Laura Gillen, Jay Obernolte, and Michael Lawler.
No publicly available information on opponents' arguments or statements is included in the bill text.