Introduced in House — H.R. 6742

119th CONGRESS

1st Session

H. R. 6742

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

December 16, 2025

Mrs. Foushee (for herself and Mr. Obernolte) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology

A BILL

To reauthorize the Next Generation Quantum Leaders Pilot Program of the National Science Foundation for the education and training of the next generation of students and teachers in the fundamental principles of quantum mechanics, and for other purposes.

Section 1. Short title

This Act may be cited as the Quantum Leaders Education and Advancement Program Act or the Q–LEAP.

Sec. 2. Reauthorization of Next Generation Quantum Leaders Pilot Program of the National Science Foundation

Paragraph (5) of section 10661(f) of the Research and Development, Competition, and Innovation Act (Public Law 117–167; relating to the Next Generation Quantum Leaders Pilot Program of the National Science Foundation for the education and training of the next generation of students and teachers in the fundamental principles of quantum mechanics) is amended by striking 2026 and inserting 2028.