- Stage
- In committee
- Started in
- House
- Sponsor
- 1
- Latest action
- Jan 9, 2026
What it does
The SOAR Act would allow the Secretary of the Navy to enter into contracts and incur financial obligations in advance of appropriations for flight demonstrations or training events of the Blue Angels near Pensacola, Florida, without being subject to certain federal spending restrictions under Title 31 of the U.S. Code. Specifically, it amends Section 8062 of Title 10 to create an exception to sections 1341, 1342, 1349, 1350, 1351, and subchapter II of chapter 15 of Title 31, which normally prohibit obligating funds before they are appropriated. This change would apply only to the Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron’s activities in the Pensacola area. The bill aims to provide greater…
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