WASHINGTON, D.C. – The United States Senate unanimously passed a resolution introduced by U.S. Senators Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.) to commemorate and support the goals of World Quantum Day, recognized annually on April 14. World Quantum Day highlights the significance of the quantum mechanics in everyday-life technologies, such as semiconductors, GPS systems, and MRI imaging.
On World Quantum Day, the Senate Commerce Committee unanimously passed the National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act out of committee. The legislation, introduced by Young and Cantwell, would further ensure American leadership in quantum technologies. The bill now heads to the full Senate for consideration.
“It’s appropriate that on World Quantum Day, the Commerce Committee passed legislation to authorize the National Quantum Initiative across the full research-to-application spectrum,” said Sen. Cantwell. “It will strengthen research and accelerate applications and expand initiatives, including NASA’s research activities. And it will establish three new NIST quantum centers and create new NSF multidisciplinary centers for quantum research and education and new quantum testbeds.”
“Quantum science is driving groundbreaking technological advancements, like the development of life-saving medical treatments and the production of new materials. These advancements will play a crucial role in strengthening America’s competitive edge and national security,” said Sen. Young. “Our World Quantum Day initiative recognizes the incredible discoveries we’ve made through quantum while underscoring the importance of preparing the next generation with the skills to carry that momentum forward.”
Full text of the resolution can be found here.
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