Donalds Cosponsors Feenstra's Legislation to Streamline Fertilizer Production and Apply the Power of Quantum Computing to Main Street America
U.S. Reps. Randy Feenstra (R-IA) and Haley Stevens (D-MI) introduced the Quantum in Practice Act, which would amend the National Quantum Initiative Act to include quantum molecular simulations and modeling in federal scientific research. More specifically, quantum molecular simulations and modeling will allow experts to study chemical elements and reactions with impressive accuracy.
This new research on molecules can then be used to develop new materials and manufacture complex chemical reactions beneficial to a plethora of economic sectors.
Alongside House Science, Space, and Technology Chairman Frank Lucas (R-OK) and Ranking Member Zoe Lofgren (D-CA), U.S. Reps. Young Kim (R-CA), Jake Ellzey (R-TX), Rick Crawford (R-AR), Byron Donalds (R-FL), Nancy Mace (R-SC), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), Rudy Yakym (R-IN), Brandon Williams (R-NY), Tom Kean (R-NJ), Joseph Neguse (D-CO), and Jeff Jackson (D-NC) are original cosponsors.
U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-IN) and Raphael Warnock (D-GA) have introduced companion legislation in the U.S. Senate.
“From fertilizer production to materials manufacturing, quantum computing has the untapped potential to lower input costs for our farmers, improve energy storage, and produce more effective medications for patients,” said Rep. Randy Feenstra. “I’m proud to introduce the Quantum in Practice Act to ensure that our main streets, farmers, and small businesses can realize the real benefits of quantum computing, not just in theory, but in practice. Thanks to scientific ingenuity, there is boundless opportunity for our rural communities to harness the power of quantum computing to strengthen our agricultural sector, streamline fertilizer production, and enhance our way of life in the 4th District.”
“Simple and commonsense solutions are often hard to come by on Capitol Hill,” said Rep. Byron Donalds. “This is why I am proud to join Rep. Feenstra in reintroducing legislation to include quantum molecular simulations and modeling in federal scientific research. Embracing innovative technologies ensures a better future for tomorrow and I am proud to stand with my colleagues on the forefront of scientific breakthroughs.”
The potential scientific discoveries across industries and sectors include, but are not limited to:
- Fertilizer - Modeling the nitrogen fixation process utilized by bacteria, which could be used to develop synthetic fertilizers without the high energy and material costs of current methods, creating the next generation of fertilizers;
- Safer Medicines - Creating more effective medications and reducing harmful interactions or side effects;
- Energy Storage - Developing new materials to increase energy storage capacity and create more powerful battery technologies;
- New Metals - Developing lighter, stronger metals;
- Protective Gear - Creating materials for more durable protective gear for law enforcement and military; and
- Conductors - Developing new types of superconductors.
You can find legislative text HERE.
You can find a copy of the full press release HERE.
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