To provide for a strategy for the Department of Defense for the management of the electromagnetic spectrum.
What it does: Adds SEC. 235. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE STRATEGY FOR MANAGEMENT OF ELECTROMAGNETIC SPECTRUM at the end of subtitle D of title II
Sen. Joseph I. Lieberman (D-CT)What it changes
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Adds SEC. 235. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE STRATEGY FOR MANAGEMENT OF ELECTROMAGNETIC SPECTRUM at the end of subtitle D of title II
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(F) such recommendations for additional activities under this section as the Secretary considers appropriate to meet the purposes of this section.
Inserted: SEC. 235. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE STRATEGY FOR MANAGEMENT OF ELECTROMAGNETIC SPECTRUM.
Inserted: (a) In General.--The Secretary of Defense shall--
Inserted: (1) in accordance with subsection (b), develop a strategy for the Department of Defense for the management of the electromagnetic spectrum to improve spectrum access and high-bandwidth connectivity to military assets.
Inserted: (2) in accordance with subsection (c), communicate with civilian departments and agencies of the Federal Government in the development of the strategy identified in (a)(1).
Inserted: (b) Strategy For Department of Defense Strategy for Spectrum Management.--(1) Not later than September 1, 2004, the Board shall develop a strategy for the Department of Defense for the management of the electromagnetic spectrum in order to ensure the development and use of spectrum-efficient technologies to facilitate the availability of adequate spectrum for both network-centric warfare. The strategy shall include specific timelines, metrics, plans for implementation including the implementation of technologies for the efficient use of spectrum, and proposals for program funding.
Inserted: (2) In developing the strategy, the Board shall consider and take into account in the strategy the research and development program carried out under section 234.
Inserted: (3) The Board shall assist in updating the strategy developed under paragraph (1) on a biennial basis to address changes in circumstances.
Inserted: (4) The Board shall communicate with other departments and agencies of the Federal Government in the development of the strategy described in subsection (a)(1), including representatives of the military departments, the Federal Communications Commission, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, the Department of Homeland Security, the Federal Aviation Administration, and other appropriate departments and agencies of the Federal Government.
Inserted: (c) Board Defined.--In this section, the term "Board" means the Board of Senior Acquisition Officials as defined in section 822.
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At the end of subtitle D of title II, add the following:
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At the end of subtitle D of title II, add the following:
SEC. 235. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE STRATEGY FOR MANAGEMENT OF ELECTROMAGNETIC SPECTRUM.
(a) In General.--The Secretary of Defense shall--
(1) in accordance with subsection (b), develop a strategy for the Department of Defense for the management of the electromagnetic spectrum to improve spectrum access and high-bandwidth connectivity to military assets.
(2) in accordance with subsection (c), communicate with civilian departments and agencies of the Federal Government in the development of the strategy identified in (a)(1).
(b) Strategy For Department of Defense Strategy for Spectrum Management.--(1) Not later than September 1, 2004, the Board shall develop a strategy for the Department of Defense for the management of the electromagnetic spectrum in order to ensure the development and use of spectrum-efficient technologies to facilitate the availability of adequate spectrum for both network-centric warfare. The strategy shall include specific timelines, metrics, plans for implementation including the implementation of technologies for the efficient use of spectrum, and proposals for program funding.
(2) In developing the strategy, the Board shall consider and take into account in the strategy the research and development program carried out under section 234.
(3) The Board shall assist in updating the strategy developed under paragraph (1) on a biennial basis to address changes in circumstances.
(4) The Board shall communicate with other departments and agencies of the Federal Government in the development of the strategy described in subsection (a)(1), including representatives of the military departments, the Federal Communications Commission, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, the Department of Homeland Security, the Federal Aviation Administration, and other appropriate departments and agencies of the Federal Government.
(c) Board Defined.--In this section, the term “Board” means the Board of Senior Acquisition Officials as defined in section 822.
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Senate amendment submitted
May 21, 2003
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Senate amendment submitted
May 21, 2003
Senate amendment proposed (on the floor): Amendment SA 797 proposed by Senator Levin for Senator Lieberman.(consideration: CR S6838-6839; text: CR S6838-6839)
May 21, 2003
Senate amendment agreed to: Amendment SA 797 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
May 21, 2003
Amendment SA 797 proposed by Senator Levin for Senator Lieberman. (consideration: CR S6838-6839; text: CR S6838-6839) To provide for a strategy for the Department of Defense for the management of the electromagnetic spectrum.
May 21, 2003
Amendment SA 797 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
May 21, 2003