Quantum in Practice Act
HR 1748, the Quantum in Practice Act, amends the National Quantum Initiative Act to explicitly include "quantum molecular modeling or simulation" as a priority research area. This change directs federal funding and research efforts toward advancing quantum computing applications for molecular-level simulations. The bill directly affects scientists and researchers working under the National Quantum Initiative Act by expanding their program focus to include modeling chemical processes, materials, and reactions. Key provisions add this specific research category to existing funding priorities, aiming to accelerate breakthroughs in fields like sustainable fertilizers, drug development, and advanced materials. The policy change is purely procedural, redirecting existing program resources without creating new funding.
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in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2023
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Introduced Mar 23, 2023
Last action Mar 23, 2023
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Mar 23, 2023
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Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
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Mar 23, 2023
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1 primary · 20 co-sponsors
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Randy Feenstra
RRepublican
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Brandon Williams
RRepublican
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Brian K. Fitzpatrick
RRepublican
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Byron Donalds
RRepublican
Co
Chris Pappas
DDemocratic
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David G. Valadao
RRepublican
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Eric A. "Rick" Crawford
RRepublican
Co
Frank D. Lucas
RRepublican
Co
Haley M. Stevens
DDemocratic
Co
Jake Ellzey
RRepublican
Co
Jasmine Crockett
DDemocratic
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