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Recognizes the centennial of the birth of quantum mechanics in 2025 and formally notes the historical milestones, U.S. contributions, and contemporary importance of quantum science and technology. It highlights technologies enabled by quantum mechanics, ongoing advances in quantum information science, the role of industry, academia, and national labs, and calls for public education and inspiration about quantum science and its economic and strategic value.
The resolution promotes growth in quantum research, workforce opportunities, and national-security capabilities, but risks higher taxpayer costs, shifting funding away from other basic sciences, and increased classification that could reduce open academic collaboration.
Tech workers, small-business owners, and regional economies: expansion of quantum technologies could create high-quality jobs across sectors (e.g., chemistry, healthcare, finance, manufacturing), boosting employment and local economic activity.
Scientists, university researchers, and students: greater public recognition, potential support for quantum research, and outreach tied to the 2025 centennial can accelerate scientific progress and inspire more students to enter quantum-related STEM fields.
Government agencies and national laboratories: stronger emphasis on quantum information science can improve national security capabilities (sensing, cryptography, communication) if follow-on programs and funding are implemented.
All taxpayers: highlighting quantum as a strategic priority may lead to increased federal spending or incentives for quantum programs, raising taxpayer costs.
Scientists and researchers in non-quantum fields: prioritizing quantum could skew research funding toward quantum at the expense of other basic science disciplines, reducing support for other areas of inquiry.
Universities and open scientific collaborations: emphasis on national-security uses of quantum technology could drive more classified programs and restrictions, limiting open collaboration and academic openness.
Introduced July 10, 2025 by Steve Daines · Last progress July 10, 2025