Charles Fleischmann (R-TN)
Quantum LEAP Act of 2025
A Republican bill with no cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill establishes the Commission on American Quantum Information Science and Technology Dominance. The commission is an independent body within the legislative branch designed to examine and make recommendations regarding emerging quantum information science. It will look at how this technology affects current and future missions for the U.S. government and the private sector. The commission is tasked with reviewing ways to advance, secure, and protect the nation's technological advantage. It is required to submit an interim report after one year and a final report after two years. The commission will eventually terminate 540 days after its final report is submitted.
Yes· 3 of 8
- Scored +4
Does this put more money into scientific research?
The commission is mandated to consider investments in basic and advanced research to stimulate innovation.
- Scored +3
Would business owners be better off under this?
The bill aims to stimulate the growth of the quantum information science commercial industry.
- Scored +3
Is this likely to create jobs?
The bill directs the commission to consider workforce and education incentives to attract and retain talent in quantum fields.
The opposite
- Scored -1
Does this protect people from being watched or searched?
The bill addresses the need for maintaining privacy and security for personal protection during data sharing.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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National and Economic Security: The commission is tasked with reviewing methods to address the national and economic security needs of the United States through quantum technology (Section 2(e)(1)).
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Workforce Development: The bill directs the commission to look into workforce and education incentives and programs intended to attract, recruit, and retain leading talent in relevant fields (Section 2(e)(3)(G)).
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Commercial Industry Growth: The commission will consider ways to stimulate the growth of the United States quantum information science commercial industry through advanced development and test capabilities (Section 2(e)(3)(E)).
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Technological Advancement: The review aims to find ways to advance and secure the development of quantum information science and associated technologies for the United States (Section 2(e)(1)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Data Privacy Concerns: While the bill mentions establishing data sharing capabilities, it acknowledges the need to maintain privacy and security for personal protection (Section 2(e)(3)(I)).
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Reduced Commission Size: If appointments are not made by the specified deadline, the number of members on the commission will be reduced (Section 2(b)(1)(3)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would business owners be better off under this? — The bill aims to stimulate the growth of the quantum information science commercial industry. Would students be better off under this? — The bill includes provisions for workforce and education incentives to attract talent.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to create jobs? — The bill directs the commission to consider workforce and education incentives to attract and retain talent in quantum fields. Does this make it easier to run a small business? — The commission is tasked with reviewing ways to stimulate the growth of the quantum information science commercial industry.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into scientific research? — The commission is mandated to consider investments in basic and advanced research to stimulate innovation.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this strengthen ties with allied countries? — The commission is tasked with considering trends in international cooperation and competitiveness. Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive? — The bill focuses on national and economic security, which broadly encompasses the security environment veterans serve in.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The commission is required to submit interim and final reports to Congress and the President. Does this protect people from being watched or searched? — The bill addresses the need for maintaining privacy and security for personal protection during data sharing.
- 10/8/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
- Introduced in House
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