Biochar Research Network Act of 2025

Senate Bill

S. 2450

119th Congress

Biochar Research Network Act of 2025

In Committee

Introduced:Jul 24, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Chuck Grassley

Senator

Republican

IA

Cosponsors

1

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Policy Area

Science, Technology, Communications

Summary

This bill aims to improve coordination between government agencies and support research and development in quantum information science. It requires the National Quantum Coordination Office to facilitate collaboration between the Department of Energy and National Science Foundation. The bill also directs the National Institute of Standards and Technology to establish a Manufacturing USA institute focused on quantum computing and technology.

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

SponsorChuck Grassley (R-IA)

Introduced7/24/2025

StatusRead twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

ChamberSenate

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Biochar Research Network Act of 2025

This bill aims to improve coordination between government agencies and support research and development in quantum information science. It requires the National Quantum Coordination Office to facilitate collaboration between the Department of Energy and Nation

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This bill aims to improve coordination between government agencies and support research and development in quantum information science. It requires the National Quantum Coordination Office to facilitate collaboration between the Department of Energy and National Science Foundation. The bill also directs the National Institute of Standards and Technology to establish a Manufacturing USA institute focused on quantum computing and technology.

Bill Number: 2450
Sponsor: Chuck Grassley (R-IA)
Introduced: 7/24/2025
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Policy Area: Science, Technology, Communications

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Title: Biochar Research Network Act of 2025
Bill Number: 2450
Sponsor: Chuck Grassley (R-IA)
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Introduced: 7/24/2025
Summary: This bill aims to improve coordination between government agencies and support research and development in quantum information science. It requires the National Quantum Coordination Office to facilitate collaboration between the Department of Energy and National Science Foundation. The bill also dir

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill aims to improve coordination between government agencies and support research and development in quantum information science. It requires the National Quantum Coordination Office to facilitate collaboration between the Department of Energy and National Science Foundation. The bill also directs the National Institute of Standards and Technology to establish a Manufacturing USA institute focused on quantum computing and technology.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

This bill requires certain agencies to coordinate and support activities to advance quantum information science.Specifically, the National Quantum Coordination Office must establish a liaison between the Department of Energy and the National Science Foundation to coordinate activities under the National Quantum Initiative Program. The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine must report on the program's progress. The bill also requires the National Institute of Standards and Technology to support a Manufacturing USA institute that focuses on manufacturing processes and the related workforce for quantum computing and technology.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Requires the National Quantum Coordination Office to serve as a liaison between the Department of Energy and National Science Foundation to coordinate activities under the National Quantum Initiative Program.
Directs the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to report on the progress of the National Quantum Initiative Program.
Requires the National Institute of Standards and Technology to support a Manufacturing USA institute that focuses on manufacturing processes and the related workforce for quantum computing and technology.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If this bill becomes law, it would impact government agencies, researchers, and companies working on quantum information science and technology. It could lead to improved coordination and collaboration between key federal agencies, accelerating advancements in quantum computing, communications, and other applications. This could benefit industries and consumers that rely on or stand to benefit from quantum technologies.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Science, Technology, Communications

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

2450, 119th Congress (2025). "Biochar Research Network Act of 2025". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-s-2450

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