Pete Stauber
7:17 - 8:15
“H.R. 9646, Introduced by Representatives Hurd and Carbajal, directs the USGS to establish a quantum-enhanced critical mineral survey program and incorporate the survey data into Earth MRI data platforms. This initiative would utilize quantum gravity to produce ultra-high-resolution maps subsurface density variations, which are useful for geologic mapping, mineral exploration, and locating underground features.”
- Speaker
- Pete Stauber
- Timestamp
- 7:17 – 8:15
- Community
- Alaska News
- Captured at
- July 21, 2026
From the transcript
Just last month, President Trump signed Executive Order 14413, ushering in the next frontier of quantum innovation, establishing a whole-of-government effort to accelerate U.S. leadership in quantum information science and technology. President Trump recognizes the importance of quantum capability as a strategic driver of economic growth, scientific discovery, and national security. H.R. 9646, Introduced by Representatives Hurd and Carbajal, directs the USGS to establish a quantum-enhanced critical mineral survey program and incorporate the survey data into Earth MRI data platforms. This initiative would utilize quantum gravity to produce ultra-high-resolution maps subsurface density variations, which are useful for geologic mapping, mineral exploration, and locating underground features.
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