Quantum Computing: Concepts, Current State, and Considerations for Congress

Congress passed and the President signed into law the National Quantum Initiative (NQI) Act in December 2018 to accelerate quantum research and development (R&D) for the economic and national security of the United States and ensure the continued U.S. leadership in quantum information science and its technology applications.

Since the enactment of the NQI Act, researchers have made progress in quantum R&D. The authorization of funding for several federal R&D activities under the NQI Act is set to expire at the end of FY2023.