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“IN SUPPORT OF H.R. 2740” mentioning the U.S. Dept. of Energy was published in the Extensions of Remarks section on pages E827 on June 24, 2019.
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The publication is reproduced in full below:
IN SUPPORT OF H.R. 2740
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HON. C.A. DUTCH RUPPERSBERGER
of maryland
in the house of representatives
Monday, June 24, 2019
Mr. RUPPERSBERGER. Madam Speaker, I support the need to increase federal investment for Quantum Information Science at the Department of Energy (DOE).
Within the Science Account, I strongly support an additional $220 million above the fiscal year 2019 level for Quantum Information Science, as authorized in the National Quantum Initiative Act.
This emerging field of science promises to yield revolutionary new approaches to computing, sensing, and communication. Accordingly, I believe DOE should dedicate $120 million toward activities authorized under section 401 of the National Quantum Initiative Act and $100 million toward National Quantum Information Science Research Centers, authorized in Section 402 of the National Quantum Initiative Act (five centers funded at $20 million each).
Quantum information science is critical to our nation's economy and national security. With increased federal investment, we can accelerate the development of real-world applications in areas such as infrastructure, climate change, cyber security, medicine, communications, financial services and transportation. The country most advanced in quantum science and technology will reap huge economic gains and enjoy a national security advantage. The University of Maryland College Park, where I proudly attended, is home to a thriving, unparalleled quantum hub. With more than 175 researchers on-site, connections to government and industry laboratories, and a vast global research network, Maryland scientists are leading the charge toward a quantum future. This funding is critical to the State of Maryland, to continued U.S. leadership in this important field, and to our future.
I would hope to work together to discuss a path forward to this increased investment in quantum information science.
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