FoNOAA Encourages Congress to Support NOAA Funding in FY2017

As supporters, stakeholders, employees, and partners of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), we appreciate Congress’ historic interest in and support of the agency and urge appropriators to continue their leadership and investment in NOAA. Friends of NOAA strongly supports funding the agency at no less than $6.05 billion in FY17.

Read the full FoNOAA testimony submitted to Senate and House Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Subcommitte:

FoNOAA House Letter Approps FY17 Final

FoNOAA Senate Letter Approps FY17 Final

FY17 President’s Budget and NOAA Blue Book

FY17 President’s Budget:
https://www.whitehouse.gov/sites/default/files/omb/budget/fy2017/assets/budget.pdf

NOAA FY17 Blue Book: http://www.corporateservices.noaa.gov/nbo/fy17_bluebook/FY17_BB_Final_508.pdf

NOAA FY17 Congressional Justification: http://www.corporateservices.noaa.gov/nbo/fy17_bluebook/NOAA_FY17_CJ_508.pdf

FoNOAA Analysis of Top-Line Agency Budget: https://friendsofnoaa.earth/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/FY17-Presidents-Budget-impact-tables.pdf