The Congressional Path to EMSO Capability
from From the Crows' Nest Hosted by Association of Old Crows
The defense budget process plays a critical role in shaping military priorities, technology investments, and the future of electromagnetic warfare. For today’s conversation, Ken Miller sits down with Katy Nazaretova of Forza DC to break down how authorization and appropriations legislation moves through Congress. Together, they discuss the policymaking process, advocacy strategies on Capitol Hill, and how election-year dynamics can influence congressional decisions affecting electromagnetic spectrum operations. We invite you to share your thoughts, questions, or suggestions for future episodes by emailing host Ken Miller at [email protected] or by visiting us on our Instagram @fromthecrowsnestpodcast. To learn more about today’s topics or to stay updated on EMSO and EW developments, visit our homepage.
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- 0:27 The Significance of Electromagnetic Warfare (EW)
- 0:41 Ken Miller introduces guest Katie Nazaretova
- 1:08 Overview of the defense budget process
- 2:12 Appropriations process and key dates
- 4:37 Understanding markup and committee roles
- 6:07 The budget proposal cycle from the administration to Congress
- 7:31 How bills are amended and passed in Congress
- 11:05 Authorization vs. Appropriations explained
- 12:58 The NDAA schedule and legislative timeline
- 16:08 Impact of election years on legislative activity
- 17:00 Details of the upcoming NDAA and defense spending
- 19:20 The significance of report language in legislation
- 22:14 Congressional support and advocacy for EW issues
- 26:46 Key provisions in the House NDAA bill for 2027
- 28:14 Challenges and opportunities in the legislative calendar
- 29:05 Future prospects for defense legislation and advocacy
- 33:20 Closing remarks and resources for tracking legislation
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