; and (6) by adding at the end the following new subsections: (e) International research on quantum information science, engineering, and technology (1) In general The Director of the National Science Foundation, in coordination with the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Commerce, shall promote, establish, and support international quantum information science, engineering, and technology research, as appropriate, to enhance international cooperation and meet United States obligations or commitments, including as part of the terms and conditions of bilateral or multilateral quantum information science, engineering, and technology research agreements. (2) Alignment In carrying out this subsection, the Director of the National Science Foundation shall ensure alignment with the national Quantum Information Strategy or successor strategies. (3) Priority The Directors shall prioritize research programs with countries that have signed Quantum Cooperation Statement with the United States. (4) Restrictions (A) Confucius Institute None of the funds made available under this section may be obligated or expended to an institution of higher education that maintains a contract or agreement between such institution and a Confucius Institute or any successor of a Confucius Institute. (B) Foreign country of concern and foreign entity of concern None of the funds made available under this section may be obligated or expended to promote, establish, or finance quantum research activities between a United States entity and a foreign country of concern or foreign entity of concern. (f) Funding Of the funds authorized to be appropriated to the National Science Foundation pursuant to section 10303 of the Research and Development, Competition, and Innovation Act ( Public Law 117–167 ) for research and related activities, there is authorized to be appropriated to the Director of the National Science Foundation to carry out this section up to $141,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2024 through 2027. . 14. Multidisciplinary centers for