{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["https://ross.house.gov/2023/11/ross-babin-obernolte-bipartisan-amendments-to-bolster-quantum-computing-advance-out-of-committee", "Ross, Babin, Obernolte Bipartisan Amendments to Bolster Quantum Computing Advance Out of Committee", "2023-11-29", "2023", "2023-11", "Democrat", "House", "NC", "Deborah K. Ross", "R000305", "ross.house.gov", "ross", "https://ross.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "Today, two of Congresswoman Deborah Ross\u2019 (NC-02) bipartisan amendments, co-led with Congressmen Brian Babin (TX-36) and Jay Obernolte (CA-23), to bolster quantum computing advanced out of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee as part of the National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act. Enacted in 2018, the National Quantum Initiative Act accelerated quantum research and development by establishing new activities, programs, and centers at the National Science Foundation (NSF), National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), and the Department of Energy (DOE).\n\nQuantum computing is an emerging technology that can perform certain calculations faster than today\u2019s supercomputers. For example, future quantum computers could exceed existing computational power in simulating chemical interactions, potentially reducing the time required for drug development.\n\n\u201cBy better understanding and harnessing the power of quantum computing, we can work to solve some of our country\u2019s most pressing issues faster and more efficiently,\u201d said Congresswoman Ross. \u201cTo confront growing threats against our country\u2019s critical energy infrastructure, it\u2019s crucial that we innovate new ways to ensure our electric grid is more resilient and secure. At a moment of unprecedented international competition, the United States cannot afford to fall behind. This legislation will propel us forward and ensure our nation and federal agencies are prepared to address emerging challenges. I\u2019m grateful for the partnership of Congressmen Babin and Obernolte on these critical issues and will keep fighting to see these amendments signed into law.\u201d\n\n\u201cStrengthening our electric grid to meet an increasing demand is critical to ensuring America\u2019s long-term security,\u201d said Congressman Babin. \u201cQuantum computing has the potential to assist in managing and optimizing the U.S. electric grid to make it more resilient, efficient, and able to meet the growing challenges ahead. I\u2019m pleased to have worked with Congresswoman Ross to make sure this important legislation was included in the National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act.\u201d\n\n\u201cQuantum computing technology will dramatically increase the speed at which computers run algorithms and solve problems, creating powerful new tools that enable the agencies within our federal government to better perform their missions,\u201d said Congressman Obernolte. \u201cCoordinating the deployment of quantum within the government will be essential in securing our national security and ensuring that the U.S. continues to lead the world in this critical technology.\u201d\n\nThe National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act includes the following two amendments introduced or co-led by Congresswoman Ross:\n\nCo-led with Congressman Brian Babin (TX-36), one bipartisan amendment includes the language of the GRID Act that would require the U.S. Secretary of Energy to conduct research and development in cooperation with national laboratories, higher education institutions, and other relevant industries in fault detection and prediction; grid security and safety, including through post-quantum cryptography; integrated grid planning; grid optimization; enhanced modeling; energy storage; and energy market optimization.\n\nIntroduced by Congresswoman Ross with Congressman Jay Obernolte (CA-23), the other bipartisan amendment is a version of Congresswoman Ross\u2019 Leveraging Quantum Computing Act that would direct the Subcommittee on Quantum Information Science to:\n\nEstablish a program of engagement with Federal agencies to identify potential use cases with respect to which quantum computing could advance the missions of participating agencies, including through on-premises, cloud-based, hybrid, or networked approaches.\n\nCoordinate with relevant federal agencies to develop a plan to enable such agencies to address each such potential use cases of quantum computing.\n\nSubmit a report to Congress detailing the Subcommittee\u2019s progress in outreach activities, potential use cases for quantum computing, the status of plans developed to address potential use cases, and any obstacles to addressing such potential use cases, including lack of funding.\n\nAmendment text is available here and here.\n\nCongresswoman Ross previously introduced standalone versions of these amendments, the Leveraging Quantum Computing Act and the GRID Act. 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