QIC Submits Testimony to Senate Commerce Committee for Hearing on Emerging Compute Technologies
The Quantum Industry Coalition submitted testimony to the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee’s September 29th hearing: “Securing U.S. Leadership in Emerging Compute Technologies.” The hearing highlighted the importance of three key technology areas in the recently passed CHIPS and Science Act of 2022, including quantum information science.
QIC’s submitted testimony can be found in full here. The testimony reviewed basic concepts of quantum computing, current and near-term use cases, and QIC’s recommendations for the Committee’s upcoming National Quantum Initiative reauthorization bill. The recommendations included:
Foster commercialization;
Advance quantum research and development;
Encourage a full stack approach;
Enable agencies to purchase quantum computers;
Promote technology neutrality;
Develop the quantum workforce;
Promote resilient, domestic supply chains;
Provide access to quantum infrastructure;
Promote quantum networking;
Coordinate with national security R&D;
Enhance cooperation with allies;
Ensure continued leadership on international standards;
Modernize export controls; and
Promoted helpful immigration while limited IP loss.
About Quantum Industry Coalition
The Quantum Industry Coalition (QIC) is the voice of the US quantum industry. QIC is dedicated to maintaining US leadership in the development of quantum technologies. QIC regularly engages and informs Congress and the Administration to ensure policymaking that maintains and enhances the nation’s position as the world leader in the development and commercialization of quantum technologies, while working closely with allied governments and their countries’ academic and commercial sectors. QIC’s members range from start-ups to Fortune 100 companies addressing a variety of aspects of quantum technology, including hardware, software, and application development. Learn more about joining QIC here.