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R.
R
2021-03-11
IN
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2021-03-11
TX
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Gimenez
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2021-03-11
FL
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Obernolte
R
2021-03-11
CA
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Kim
R
2021-03-11
CA
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David
Rep. Valadao, David G. [R-CA-21]
Valadao
G.
R
2021-03-11
CA
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Rep. Posey, Bill [R-FL-8]
Posey
R
2021-03-11
FL
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Zeldin
M.
R
2021-03-16
NY
B001291
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Brian
Rep. Babin, Brian [R-TX-36]
Babin
R
2021-03-16
TX
L000266
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Jake
Rep. LaTurner, Jake [R-KS-2]
LaTurner
R
2021-03-16
KS
F000446
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Randy
Rep. Feenstra, Randy [R-IA-4]
Feenstra
R
2021-03-19
IA
B000740
5
Stephanie
Rep. Bice, Stephanie I. [R-OK-5]
Bice
I.
R
2021-03-26
OK
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2021-03-11
Introduced in House
 <p><strong>QUEST Act of 2021</strong></p> <p>This bill directs the Department of Energy to establish and carry out a program (to be known as the Quantum User Expansion for Science and Technology program or the QUEST program) to encourage and facilitate access to U.S. quantum computing hardware and quantum computing clouds for research purposes in order to (1) enhance the quantum research enterprise of the United States, (2) educate the future quantum computing workforce, and (3) accelerate the advancement of U.S. quantum computing capabilities.</p>
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QUEST Act of 2021
QUEST Act of 2021
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Introduced in House
To establish and support the Quantum User Expansion for Science and Technology Program at the Department of Energy, and for other purposes.
Official Title as Introduced
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Introduced in House
QUEST Act of 2021
Short Title(s) as Introduced
2021-03-11
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.