US SB1534 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Introduced on May 16 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-05-16 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Pending: Senate Armed Services Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on May 16 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-05-16 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Pending: Senate Armed Services Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Requires the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering to complete an assessment of quantum computing and how it may be used to address problems associated with exposure to perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly referred to as PFASs. PFASs are man-made and may have adverse human health effects.
Title
A bill to require the Secretary of Defense to conduct an assessment of quantum computing technology to address problems associated with exposure to PFAS, and for other purposes.
Sponsors
| Sen. Gary Peters [D-MI] | Sen. Joni Ernst [R-IA] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-05-16 | Senate | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. |
Subjects
Armed forces and national security
Computers and information technology
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
Military facilities and property
Technology assessment
Computers and information technology
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
Military facilities and property
Technology assessment
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/1534/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s1534/BILLS-116s1534is.pdf |
