; and (3) by striking subsection (c) and inserting the following new subsections: (c) International quantum research and metrology (1) In general The Secretary of Commerce, in coordination with the Secretary of State and the Director of the National Science Foundation, and acting through the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology, shall promote, establish, and support international quantum information science, engineering, and technology research, metrology research, and standardization, as appropriate, to enhance international cooperation, meet United States obligations or commitments , and support United States engagement in international standards for quantum information science, engineering, and technology. (2) Alignment In carrying out this section, the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology shall ensure alignment with the National Quantum Information Science Strategy and the U.S. Government National Standards Strategy for Critical and Emerging Technology, or successor strategies. (3) 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 countries or entities 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, except such restriction shall not apply to participation by awardees in consensus-based international standardization activities (d) Funding Of the funds authorized to be appropriated for the National Institute of Standards and Technology pursuant to section 10211 of the Research and Development, Competition, and Innovation Act ( Public Law 117–167 ) for scientific and technical research and services laboratory