Cantwell Introduces Hurricane Hunter Aircraft Recapitalization Act
June 18, 2026
June 18, 2026
WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, issued the following news release:
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Cantwell Introduces Hurricane Hunter Aircraft Recapitalization Act
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Aging aircraft & technology threaten NOAA's airborne weather reconnaissance mission; Bill would codify NOAA's Hurricane Hunter mission in federal law, authorize $2.5 billion for aircraft acquisition; Hurricane Hunter aircraft gather crucial data about atmospheric ri . . .
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Cantwell Introduces Hurricane Hunter Aircraft Recapitalization Act
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Aging aircraft & technology threaten NOAA's airborne weather reconnaissance mission; Bill would codify NOAA's Hurricane Hunter mission in federal law, authorize $2.5 billion for aircraft acquisition; Hurricane Hunter aircraft gather crucial data about atmospheric ri . . .
