; (B) degree of technical merit; and (C) cost and price information. (2) Availability of funds. (e) Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section, $12,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2024 through 2028. (f) Definitions In this section: (1) Administrator The term Administrator means the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration. (2) Unmanned aircraft system The term unmanned aircraft system has the meaning given that term in section 44801(12) of title 49, United States Code. (3) Test range The term test range has the meaning given that term in section 44801(10) of title 49, United States Code. 3. Extension of authority for unmanned aircraft test ranges Section 44803(h) of title 49, United States Code, is amended by striking September 30, 2023 and inserting September 30, 2028 .