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The Congressional Path to EMSO Capability

35 minutes Posted Jun 24, 2026 at 5:30 am.

The Significance of Electromagnetic Warfare (EW)

Ken Miller introduces guest Katie Nazaretova

Overview of the defense budget process

Appropriations process and key dates

Understanding markup and committee roles

The budget proposal cycle from the administration to Congress

How bills are amended and passed in Congress

Authorization vs. Appropriations explained

The NDAA schedule and legislative timeline

Impact of election years on legislative activity

Details of the upcoming NDAA and defense spending

The significance of report language in legislation

Congressional support and advocacy for EW issues

Key provisions in the House NDAA bill for 2027

Challenges and opportunities in the legislative calendar

Future prospects for defense legislation and advocacy

Closing remarks and resources for tracking legislation

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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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