Summary of H.R. 6351: Regional Quantum Innovation Act

Main Purpose and Intent

This bill, titled the "Regional Quantum Innovation Act", aims to amend the National Quantum Initiative Act to provide additional support and funding for regional innovation initiatives focused on quantum information science and technology.

Key Provisions

The bill would:

1. Require Support for Regional Quantum Initiatives: Direct the Secretary of Energy to establish a program to provide financial and technical assistance to eligible entities (such as universities, nonprofits, and state/local governments) to develop and implement regional quantum innovation initiatives.

2. Expand Quantum Research and Development: Authorize additional funding for the National Quantum Initiative Program to expand quantum research, development, and workforce development activities at the regional level.

3. Establish Regional Quantum Hubs: Direct the creation of a network of regional quantum information science and technology hubs to facilitate collaboration, knowledge sharing, and the transition of quantum technologies from the lab to the marketplace.

4. Promote Commercialization: Require the development of a national strategy to accelerate the commercial application of quantum technologies and support the growth of the domestic quantum industry.

Affected Stakeholders

The primary stakeholders that would be affected by this bill include:

• Universities, national labs, and other research institutions conducting quantum R&D
• State and local governments seeking to develop regional quantum technology clusters
• Private sector companies working on the commercialization of quantum technologies
• The U.S. quantum technology workforce and students/trainees in relevant STEM fields

Timeline and Procedure

The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on December 2, 2025. If enacted, the provisions would take effect upon the bill becoming law, with the various programs and initiatives required to be established within 1-2 years of enactment.