1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Expanding Capacity in Quantum Information Science, Engineering, and Technology Act or the Expand QISET Act . 2. Expanding capacity in quantum information science, engineering, and technology (QISET) (a) In general The Director of the National Science Foundation, in consultation with the heads of Federal agencies the Director considers appropriate, shall make awards on a competitive, merit-reviewed basis to eligible institutions of higher education or eligible nonprofit organizations (or consortia thereof) to increase research capacity, education and infrastructure capacity, and broaden participation in quantum information science, engineering, and technology and related disciplines, including by— (1) supporting curriculum development in quantum information science, engineering, and technology as described in section 301(d) of the National Quantum Initiative Act ( 15 U.S.C. 8841(d) ); (2) building upon the activities carried out under the Next Generation Quantum Leaders Pilot Program authorized under section 10661(f) of the Research and Development, Competition, and Innovation Act ( Public Law 117–167 ; 42 U.S.C. 19261(f) )