; (4) by inserting after paragraph (7), as so redesignated, the following new paragraph: (8) National Laboratory The term National Laboratory has the meaning given such term in section 2 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 ( 42 U.S.C. 15801 ). ; (5) by inserting after paragraph (9), as so redesignated, the following new paragraphs: (10) Quantum applications The term quantum applications means applications that use quantum information science engineering and technology, including quantum algorithms and software, quantum computing and quantum-classical hybrids, quantum sensing, quantum networking, quantum encryption, or quantum communications applications. (11) Quantum computing The term quantum computing means any of a variety of quantum computing technologies, including quantum annealing and quantum gate-model systems that utilize a variety of qubit architectures, such as superconducting, ion traps, photonics, neutral atoms, spin atoms, or spin electrons. ; (6) by amending paragraph (12), as so redesignated, to read as follows: (12) Quantum information science, technology, and engineering The term quantum information science, technology, and engineering means the understanding, translation, use, or application of the laws of quantum physics for the storage, transmission, manipulation, computing, simulation, or measurement of information. ; and (7) by inserting after paragraph (13), as so redesignated, the following new paragraph: (14) STEM The term STEM means the academic and professional disciplines of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, including computer science. . 3. Purposes Section 3 of the National Quantum Initiative Act ( 15 U.S.C. 8802 ) is amended— (1) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking science and its technology applications and inserting science, engineering, and technology ; (2) in paragraph (1)— (A) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking science and technology and inserting science, engineering, and technology