H.R. 7749

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 7749 Introduced in House (IH)]

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119th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. R. 7749

To amend the National Quantum Initiative Act to make certain additions 
relating to quantum modeling and simulation, and for other purposes.

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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

March 2, 2026

Mr. Feenstra (for himself, Ms. Stevens, Mr. Valadao, Mrs. Miller-Meeks, 
Mr. Kean, Mr. Wittman, Mr. Yakym, Mr. Lawler, Ms. McBride, and Ms. 
Lofgren) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the 
Committee on Science, Space, and Technology

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A BILL

To amend the National Quantum Initiative Act to make certain additions 
relating to quantum modeling and simulation, and for other purposes.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

This Act may be cited as the ``Quantum in Practice Act''.

SEC. 2. FINDINGS.

Congress finds the following:
(1) Quantum computing has the potential to spur 
advancements in molecular modeling and simulation that will 
benefit Americans.
(2) Quantum molecular simulations and modeling will enable 
scientists to study chemical elements and reactions with 
accuracy and speed that is far beyond the abilities of existing 
supercomputers.
(3) Advances in molecular simulations and modeling would 
give researchers tools that could lead to breakthroughs across 
industries and sectors, including--
(A) modeling the nitrogen fixation process utilized 
by bacteria, which could be used to develop synthetic 
fertilizers without the high energy and material costs 
of current methods, creating the next generation of 
fertilizers;
(B) creating more effective medications and 
reducing harmful interactions or side effects;
(C) developing new materials to increase energy 
storage capacity and create more powerful battery 
technologies;
(D) developing lighter, stronger metals;
(E) creating materials for more durable protective 
gear for law enforcement and military; and
(F) developing new types of superconductors.

SEC. 3. QUANTUM MODELING AND SIMULATION.

(a) Definition of Quantum Information Science.--Section 2(6) of the 
National Quantum Initiative Act (15 U.S.C. 8801(6)) is amended by 
inserting ``modeling, simulation,'' after ``computing''.
(b) Quantum Information Science Research Program.--Section 
401(b)(3) of the National Quantum Initiative Act (15 U.S.C. 8851(b)(3)) 
is amended--
(1) in subparagraph (F), by striking ``and'' at the end;
(2) in subparagraph (G), by adding ``and'' after the 
semicolon; and
(3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph:
``(H) quantum molecular modeling or simulation;''.
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