# 115-hr-5522: Joint Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations Readiness Act of 2018

115-hr-5522, Joint Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations Readiness Act of 2018, is a 115th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Bacon, Don [R-NE-2] (R-NE); status Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness. (as of 2025-11-18).

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## Facts
- Bill: 115-hr-5522
- Congress: 115
- Title: Joint Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations Readiness Act of 2018
- Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness.
- Introduced: 2018-04-16
- Sponsor: Rep. Bacon, Don [R-NE-2] (R-NE)
- Cosponsors: 3
- Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2025-11-18

## 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 reports on its readiness with respect to joint electromagnetic spectrum operations.

## Cosponsors (3)

- Rep. Scott, Austin [R-GA-8] (R-GA), 2018-04-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Panetta, Jimmy [D-CA-19] (D-CA), 2018-04-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Carbajal, Salud O. [D-CA-24] (D-CA), 2018-04-16T00:00:00.000Z

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## Sources
- [115-hr-5522 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/5522)

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- [115-hr-4107: USS Indianapolis Congressional Gold Medal Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/115-hr-4107)
- [115-hr-3897: Gold Star Family Support and Installation Access Act of 2017](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/115-hr-3897)
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