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Introduced
03/23/2016
03/23/2016
In Committee
04/05/2016
04/05/2016
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2017
01/03/2017
Introduced Session
114th Congress
Bill Summary
Electronic Warfare Capabilities Enhancement Act of 2016 This bill permits the use of appropriations authorized for electromagnetic spectrum warfare systems and electronic warfare in order to develop and field electromagnetic spectrum warfare systems and electronic warfare capabilities. The Bob Stump National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2003 is amended to include electronic warfare programs in the rapid acquisition authority program. Electronic warfare is military action involving the use of electromagnetic and directed energy to control the electromagnetic spectrum or to attack the enemy. The Department of Defense shall delegate to the senior electronic warfare executive the authority to review and validate all Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System documents for electronic warfare acquisition programs. The Electronic Warfare Executive Committee shall submit to the congressional defense committees a strategic plan with measurable and timely objectives to achieve its mission according to specified metrics.
AI Summary
This bill, the Electronic Warfare Capabilities Enhancement Act of 2016, allows for the use of authorized funds to develop and deploy advanced electronic warfare (EW) systems, which involve using electromagnetic energy and directed energy to control the electromagnetic spectrum or attack enemies. It amends the Bob Stump National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2003 to include EW programs in a rapid acquisition authority program, meaning that urgently needed EW supplies and services to prevent critical mission failure can be acquired and deployed quickly. The bill also requires the Secretary of Defense to delegate the authority to review and approve documents for EW acquisition programs to a senior EW executive, and mandates that the Electronic Warfare Executive Committee submit a strategic plan to Congress outlining measurable objectives and progress in areas like innovative EW methods, streamlined acquisition processes, and future EW capability needs.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities. (on 04/05/2016)
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