119th (2025–2027)
H.R. 7001
The SOAR Act provides the U.S. Navy with special financial flexibility to plan and conduct Blue Angels flight demonstrations and training events near Pensacola, Florida. Specifically, it allows the Navy Secretary to enter into contracts and commit funds before Congress has appropriated money for these events, and exempts the Blue Angels from certain federal spending restrictions that normally apply to military operations. This change primarily affects the Blue Angels demonstration squadron and the Navy's ability to schedule and prepare their aerial shows without the usual budgeting constraints. The bill contains no specific funding amount or implementation timeline, as it simply removes existing legal barriers to advance planning and spending for these activities.