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H.R. 6227 (115th): National Quantum Initiative Act

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To provide for a coordinated Federal program to accelerate quantum research and development for the economic and national security of the United States.

Sponsor and status

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Lamar Smith

Sponsor. Representative for Texas's 21st congressional district. Republican.

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Last Updated: Dec 21, 2018
Length: 12 pages
Introduced
Jun 26, 2018
115th Congress (2017–2019)
Status

Enacted — Signed by the President on Dec 21, 2018

This bill was enacted after being signed by the President on December 21, 2018.

Law
Pub.L. 115-368
Cosponsors

36 Cosponsors (21 Republicans, 15 Democrats)

Source
Congress.gov

Incorporated legislation

This bill incorporates provisions from:

S. 3143: National Quantum Initiative Act

Ordered Reported on Aug 1, 2018. 74% incorporated. (compare text)

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History

Jun 26, 2018
 
Introduced

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Jun 27, 2018
 
Ordered Reported

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Sep 13, 2018
 
Passed House (Senate next)

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Sep 13, 2018
 
Reported by House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology

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Dec 13, 2018
 
Passed Senate with Changes (back to House)

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Dec 19, 2018
 
House Agreed to Changes

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Dec 21, 2018
 
Enacted — Signed by the President

The President signed the bill and it became law.

H.R. 6227 (115th) was a bill in the United States Congress.

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Bills numbers restart every two years. That means there are other bills with the number H.R. 6227. This is the one from the 115th Congress.

This bill was introduced in the 115th Congress, which met from Jan 3, 2017 to Jan 3, 2019. Legislation not passed by the end of a Congress is cleared from the books.

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