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Executive Order 14073

Enhancing the National Quantum Initiative Advisory Committee

This executive order establishes the National Quantum Initiative Advisory Committee to advise the President and federal subcommittees on quantum information science policy, replacing a 2019 committee with a new structure capped at 26 members plus the OSTP Director. It mandates biannual meetings and broad stakeholder engagement but creates no new funding or regulatory authority.

Federal Register Open PDF 87 FR 27909

Impact dates

  1. Committee meetings at least twice per year (ongoing obligation)

Key directives

  • Establish National Quantum Initiative Advisory Committee with maximum 26 appointed members plus OSTP Director or designee
  • Committee shall meet at least twice yearly
  • Committee shall advise President, SCQIS, and ESIX on NQI Program
  • Committee shall review national strategy for QIS
  • Agency heads shall provide QIS information upon Co-Chair request
  • Director may request security clearances for committee members
  • National Quantum Coordination Office shall provide technical and administrative support
  • Revoke Executive Order 13885
  • Secretary of Energy shall perform FACA functions except section 6

Who is ordered

Timeline

Immediate

  • Revocation of EO 13885 takes effect
  • Committee establishment effective upon signing
  • Secretary of Energy assumes FACA functions

Near term (90d)

  • Presidential appointment of up to 26 committee members
  • Designation of second Co-Chair from appointed members

Long term

  • Ongoing biannual committee meetings
  • Periodic review of national QIS strategy
  • Continuous advisory function to NQI Program

Risks & tensions

  • No appropriations guaranteed—implementation 'subject to availability of appropriations' creates funding uncertainty
  • Member service without compensation may limit pool of qualified candidates
  • Vague stakeholder engagement mandate ('broad range') lacks specificity on inclusion criteria
  • Revocation of prior EO without transition provisions risks advisory gap during member appointment period
  • FACA delegation to Energy Secretary with OSTP consultation creates dual authority tension
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