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| http://hultgren.house.gov//newsroom/press-releases/house-passes-hultgren-high-performance-computing-bill-to-accelerate-health | House Passes Hultgren High-Performance Computing Bill to Accelerate Health Research, Boost National Security | 2014-09-08 | 2014 | 2014-09 | Republican | House | IL | Randy Hultgren | H001059 | hultgren.house.gov | legacy | Washington, DC – Today, the House passed without opposition legislation introduced by U.S. Representative Randy Hultgren (IL-14) which would jumpstart research into high-performance computing technologies to ensure continued American leadership in advanced computing. H.R. 2495, the American Super Computing Leadership Act, amends portions of the Department of Energy (DOE) High-End Computing Revitalization Act of 2004 to promote accelerated gains in “exascale” computing, computing whose speed approaches that of the human brain. “Exascale computing, exceeding the existing generation of super computing power by 10,000 percent, represents an exciting new world of science and American leadership. Unfortunately, America is falling behind as China boasts the world’s fastest computer and is not slowing down,” said Rep. Hultgren. “Massive gains in computing power are necessary to meet our national security, scientific, and health care needs. Testing our nuclear stockpile as it ages will require more and more advanced computer simulations. Advanced modeling of the human brain gives scientists a better understanding of what causes Alzheimer’s and cardiovascular disease, and what can treat it. Faster computing power speeds up drug development to get cures for our nation’s top killers to the marketplace faster so Americans receive better health outcomes. “This legislation would ensure better access for the research community and industry. Thus, our manufacturers in Illinois who employ thousands of my constituents can improve the prototypes they put off their lines, producing a better product and more opportunities to expand their businesses and hire more workers. “The American Super Computing Leadership Act builds on the great work of my former colleague in Illinois Rep. Judy Biggert by encouraging DOE research to develop exascale computing systems. I am pleased the House voted to pass this important piece of legislation that will propel our country into the future.” Among other provisions, H.R. 2495: Instructs the Secretary of Energy to carry out a coordinated research program across the Department to develop exascale computing systems. Establishes two or more National Lab-industry-university partnerships to conduct integrated research, development, and engineering of prototype exascale systems, while developing and deploying them for advanced scientific and engineering applications. Requires an integrated strategy and program management plan from the Department and regular status reports to Congress. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |