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RepublicanBill · H.R. 7001· House(119-HR-7001)

SOAR Act

Rep. Patronis
Age: 54 years
Florida
Introduced
1/9/2026
Last activity
1/9/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Sponsored by
Jimmy Patronis
Cosponsors
None
Armed Forces and National Security
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the "SOAR Act," aims to amend title 10 of the United States Code. It specifically addresses the United States Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, commonly known as the "Blue Angels." The legislation would allow the Secretary of the Navy to make contracts in advance of appropriations for flight demonstration or training events near Pensacola, Florida. It also allows for the incurring of obligations regardless of certain provisions in title 31.

Yes· 3 of 4

  • Would business owners be better off under this?+1

    The authority to contract in advance of appropriations can provide earlier certainties for businesses contracted for Blue Angels events.

  • Would people in cities be better off under this?+1

    The support for flight demonstration events near Pensacola may benefit the local urban and surrounding economic community.

  • Does this invest in rural communities?+1

    The bill supports flight demonstration and training events located near Pensacola, Florida, which can bolster local economic activity.

The opposite

  • Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?-3

    The bill explicitly allows the Secretary of the Navy to bypass standard anti-deficiency provisions that ensure fiscal accountability and transparency.

  • Does this reduce what the federal government spends?-2

    The bill allows the Secretary of the Navy to incur obligations before receiving official appropriations, which reduces immediate fiscal control over spending.