Full Committee Markup of H.R. 6213 & H.R. 6131

Opening Statement:

Chairman Frank Lucas

Full Committee Markup of:

H.R. 6213, The National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act

• Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute to H.R. 6213, Offered by Mr. Lucas (R-OK)- passed by voice vote
  Bipartisan amendment making technical changes and incorporating relevant stakeholder feedback

• Amendment #025 to H.R. 6213, Offered by Mr. Miller (R-OH)- passed by voice vote
  Directs Federal agencies to consider how AI and machine learning could be used in quantum science and technology and how quantum tech might also feed into the advancement of AI.

• Amendment #051 to H.R. 6213, Offered by Ms. Sykes (D-OH) - passed by voice vote
  Prioritizes quantum research and development in the healthcare space

• Amendment #035 to H.R. 6213 Offered by Mr. Collins (R-GA) - passed by voice vote
  Inserts language to include small and medium-size businesses and startups into quantum programs.

• Amendment #30 to H.R. 6213 Offered by Mr. Garcia (R-CA) - passed by voice vote
  Directs the National Quantum Coordination Office to track and promote policies to support U.S. quantum efforts. Directs the National Science and Technology Council to compare federal investments and research strategies with those made by other nations.

• Amendment #031 to H.R. 6213 Offered by Mr. Bowman (D-NY)- passed by voice vote
  Ensures the Department of Education's inclusion in the development of our quantum strategy and broadens quantum research and infrastructure development opportunities.

• Amendment #033 to H.R. 6213 Offered by Ms. Stevens (D-MI)- passed by voice vote
  Includes advanced manufacturing in eligible use cases for quantum activities.

• Amendment #062 to H.R. 6093 Offered by Ms. Ross (NC) with Mr. Obernolte (R-CA)- passed by voice vote
  Directs the Subcommittee on Quantum Information Science to identify potential use cases for quantum computing that could advance the missions of federal agencies and adds energy efficiency and energy technologies to the list of fields for DOE research.

• Amendment #021 to H.R. 6213 Offered by Mr. Baird (R-IN) - passed by voice vote
  Adds a study of the feasibility for construction of a national quantum communications corridor

• Amendment #028 to H.R. 6213 Offered by Mr. Jackson (D-NC) with Ms. Tenney (R-NY) - passed by voice vote
  Adds the Post Quantum Cybersecurity Standards Act

• Amendment #049 to H.R. 6213 Offered by Ms. Sykes (D-OH)- passed by voice vote
  Accelerates the development of domestic supply chain and supply chain supporting technologies; reducing supply chain vulnerabilities

• Amendment #061 to H.R. 6213 Offered by Mr. Crawford (R-AR)- passed by voice vote
  Adds a new section under each subtitle requiring all authorized activities by agencies be conducted consistent with the research security requirements enacted in the Chips and Science Act

• Amendment #028 to H.R. 6213 Offered by Mr. Sorensen (D-IL)- passed by voice vote
  Supports cooperative education programs between institutions of higher education and employers

• Amendment #022 to H.R. 6213 Offered by Mr. Baird (R-IN)- passed by voice vote
  Adds language to section 13 of the bill to authorize Research Experiences for Teachers (RET) in quantum-related fields

• Amendment #048 to H.R. 6213 Offered by Ms. Bice (R-OK)- passed by voice vote
  Authorizes activities at NSF to provide awards to support mid-career scientists and faculty to begin new or expand existing research activities that are focused on quantum information science, engineering, and technology.

• Amendment #30 to H.R. 6213 Offered by Mr. Kean (R-NJ) with Ms. McClellan (D-VA)- passed by voice vote
  Expands capacity in quantum information science, engineering, and technology, and for other purposes

• Amendment #036 to H.R. 6213 Offered by Ms. Salinas (D-OR) with Mr. Baird (R-IN)- passed by voice vote
  Directs NSF to award grants to upgrade quantum research equipment and instrumentation, and to improve coordination to expand access and build the quantum workforce.

• Amendment #050 to H.R. 6213 Offered by Mr. Obernolte (R-CA) with Ms. Stevens (D-MI)- passed by voice vote
  Strengthens quantum testbeds activities at the National Science Foundation and ensure they are established quickly, in a fiscally sustainable way, and with the needs of the quantum industry in mind.

• Amendment #039 to H.R. 6213 Offered by Mr. Babin (R-TX) with Ms. Ross (D-NC)- passed by voice vote
  Requires the Secretary of Energy to conduct research on how quantum information science, technology, and engineering can enhance the resilience and security of the electric grid

H.R. 6131, Commercial Space Act of 2023

• Amendment #055 to H.R. 6131 Offered by Mr. Posey (R-FL) - passed by voice vote
  Replaces "magistrate" with a judge of a court exercising judicial power under article III of the U. S. Constitution

• Amendment #033 to H.R. 6131 Offered by Mr. Kean (R-NJ) - withdrawn
  Promotes space situational awareness and space traffic coordination and to modify the functions and leadership of the Office of Space Commerce, and for other purposes.

• Amendment #016 to H.R. 6131 Offered by Mr. Mullin (D-CA) with Mr. McCormick (R-GA) - passed by voice vote
  Requires a report on the commercial viability of and status of global progress toward space-based solar power technology.

• Amendment #115 to H.R. 6131 Offered by Mr. McCormick (R-GA) - passed by voice vote
  A study on space traffic coordination

• Amendment #28 to H.R. 6131 Offered by Mr. Garcia (R-CA) with Mr. Miller (R-OH) - passed by voice vote
  Expresses the sense of Congress that the FAA and DOD should adopt a single approval process for commercial operations on federal test ranges

• Amendment #031 to H.R. 6131 Offered by Mr. Garcia (R-CA) with Ms. Stevens (D-MI) - passed by voice vote
  Establishes optional streamlined launch licensing approval processes

• Amendment #58 to H.R. 6131 Offered by Ms. Caraveo (D-CO) - Withdrawn
  Reauthorizes and updates the STIM program to reflect the growing demand for civil, commercial, and national security launches.

• Amendment #059 to H.R. 6131 Offered by Ms. Caraveo (D-CO) - passed by voice vote
  Directs NASA and the Department of Commerce to look into establishing an educational institute to support research on space resources and help maintain the United States' preeminence in space.

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