Bill Sponsor
Senate Bill 2949
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Joint Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations Readiness Act of 2018
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on May 24, 2018
Overview
Text
Introduced
May 24, 2018
Latest Action
May 24, 2018
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
2949
Congress
115
Policy Area
Armed Forces and National Security
Armed Forces and National Security
Primary focus of measure is military operations and spending, facilities, procurement and weapons, personnel, intelligence; strategic materials; war and emergency powers; veterans’ issues. Measures concerning alliances and collective security, arms sales and military assistance, or arms control may fall under International Affairs policy area.
Sponsorship by Party
Republican
Georgia
Senate Votes (0)
House Votes (0)
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

Joint Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations Readiness Act of 2018

This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to develop and implement a capability to conduct joint campaign modeling for joint electromagnetic spectrum operations. The term "joint electromagnetic spectrum operations" means those activities consisting of electronic warfare and joint electromagnetic spectrum management operations used to exploit, attack, protect, and manage the electromagnetic operational environment to achieve a military commander's objectives.

DOD shall: (1) conduct an assessment of required joint electromagnetic spectrum operations capabilities and capacity based on a review of all level 3 and level 4 contingency plans, and (2) submit to the congressional defense committees a report on its readiness with respect to joint electromagnetic spectrum operations.

Text (1)
Actions (2)
05/24/2018
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
05/24/2018
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
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