Authorizes NOAA to acquire aircraft for weather reconnaissance and research missions.
The bill amends the Don Young Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2022 to authorize the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to acquire aircraft for air, atmosphere, and weather reconnaissance and research missions. It specifies that the Under Secretary shall maintain and replace airborne radar and remote sensing capabilities necessary to support these missions. The bill also authorizes appropriations for aviation operations and aircraft services by the Office of Marine and Aviation Operations for fiscal years 2027 through 2031.
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