A bill to create a federal program for promoting quantum technology has cleared the House.
The measure (H.R. 6227), by Rep. Lamar Smith (R-Texas), would direct President Donald Trump to create a quantum initiative program and an office to oversee interagency planning of research, development, and other program activities. The House cleared the bill on a 348-11 vote.
“This bill will help the U.S. to become the world’s leader in quantum development,” Smith said.
The Senate passed the measure Dec. 14 after making some technical changes to the earlier House-passed version. The bill now heads to the president’s ...
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