Congress·In Committee·H.R. 7001
SOAR Act
Blue Angels: New Funding Rules for Florida Events
Legislative Progress
House
Key Points
- This bill, introduced by Representative Patronis, changes the rules for how the Navy pays for Blue Angels flight shows and training near Pensacola, Florida.
- It allows the Navy to sign contracts and promise to pay for services before Congress has officially approved the final budget for the year.
- Normally, government agencies are not allowed to spend money or sign deals until the money is officially available, but this bill creates a special exception for these specific events.
- This change helps ensure that the Blue Angels can keep their practice and performance schedules on track without being stopped by budget delays in Washington, D.C.
- This policy mostly affects the Navy's internal planning and local businesses in Florida that provide services for the flight team's events.
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Milestones
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Jan 9, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Jan 9, 2026
Introduced in House
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
SOAR Act
Bill NumberHR 7001
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
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