What does Preamble of Hurricane Hunter Aircraft Recapitalization Act do?

This bill aims to authorize the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to acquire aircraft. The purpose of the aircraft acquisition is for air, atmosphere, and weather reconnaissance and research missions. The bill is formally titled 'To provide for the acquisition by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration of aircraft for air, atmosphere, and weather reconnaissance and research missions, and for other purposes.'

What does SHORT TITLE. of Hurricane Hunter Aircraft Recapitalization Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Hurricane Hunter Aircraft Recapitalization Act.

What does ACQUISITION OF AIRCRAFT FOR AIR, ATMOSPHERE, AND WEATHER of Hurricane Hunter Aircraft Recapitalization Act do?

This section amends Section 11708 of the Don Young Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2022 and transfers it to the Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2017. The amendments direct the Under Secretary to acquire and maintain aircraft for air, atmosphere, and weather reconnaissance and research missions. The Under Secretary must collect meteorological, oceanographic, and atmospheric data and ensure its availability for research and operational purposes. The Under Secretary is required to maintain the capability to conduct direct airborne penetration of hurricanes and tropical cyclones. The section authorizes the Under Secretary to enter into multiyear contracts for aircraft acquisition and maintenance, with exceptions to contract duration limitations. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Commissioned Officer Corps aviators must be maintained to conduct airborne reconnaissance and research missions. Authorizations are provided for aircraft acquisition from fiscal years 2027 through 2031, totaling $2,500,000,000, and for aviation operations and aircraft services from fiscal years 2027 through 2031, totaling $45,000,000 annually.

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Hurricane Hunter Aircraft Recapitalization Act

Last updated: 6/17/2026 · Introduced: 6/17/2026

Author: Maria Cantwell (D-WA)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill authorizes NOAA to acquire and maintain aircraft specifically for air, atmosphere, and weather reconnaissance and research missions, including direct penetration of hurricanes.
It provides authorizations of $2.5 billion for aircraft acquisition from 2027 through 2031 and $45 million annually for aviation operations and aircraft services during the same period.
The bill allows NOAA to enter into multi-year contracts for aircraft acquisition and maintenance, exceeding standard contract duration limitations.

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