The House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology passed the legislation Wednesday. It goes next to the full chamber.

The House bill would reauthorize a law aimed at bolstering quantum research after it expired Sept. 30.

The committee was first established by executive order in August 2019 and subsequently enhanced by another executive order in May 2022.

Quantum industry executives have responded positively to the elevation of the advisory committee.

The committee comes two years into the Quantum Economic Development Consortium effort to build a QIS supply chain.

Comprised of industry, university, federal lab, and agency experts, the body will meet at least twice a year to advise on quantum policy.

The independent advisory committee is a requirement of the National Quantum Initiative Act.