Authorization of appropriations

Section 12311 of the Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act of 2009 (33 U.S.C. 3610) is amended— (1) by striking There are and inserting the following: (a) In general There are; (2) by striking — and all that follows through (5); (3) by striking fiscal year 2025 and inserting each of fiscal years 2026 through 2030; and (4) by adding at the end the following: (b) Allocation of funds (1) In general Except as provided by paragraph (2), the Secretary shall allocate not less than 7.5 percent of amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations under subsection (a) to each regional coastal observing system that was in existence on January 1, 2025. (2) Exclusion of disaster relief appropriations Paragraph (1) does not apply with respect to any amounts appropriated by an Act making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief..